Gap Cover for Bonitas Medical Aid
Medical aid without gap cover? Just think of a train without tracks – you won’t get far. The same could be true for Bonitas Medical
28 May 2025
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Medical aid without gap cover? Just think of a train without tracks – you won’t get far. The same could be true for Bonitas Medical
Medical aid and gap cover go together like flint and steel. The magic happens when they work together. Similar could be true for GEMS Medical
Taking out medical gap cover can prove life-saving, especially when you are admitted to a hospital and risk incurring shortfall costs. Medical aid scheme rules
Gap cover insurance is essential for covering shortfalls after medical treatments like surgeries or hospital stays where the specialist’s fees are higher than what your medical aid covers. Once your medical aid has processed and paid their portion of the bill, you can claim the remaining amount from your gap cover provider, according to the terms of your policy.
Many South Africans are unaware of what medical gap cover is or why it's essential. A common misconception is that
Medical aid schemes often leave a gap (known as medical shortfalls) between what the medical aid pays and the actual
If you ask several people if they know what gap cover is, many might have a general idea, but often,
