Paying R5000 for Medical Aid? You Still Need Gap Cover
Paying R5000 or more a month for medical aid should mean you’re covered for almost anything. But the reality is, even top-tier medical aid plans
15 October 2025
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Paying R5000 or more a month for medical aid should mean you’re covered for almost anything. But the reality is, even top-tier medical aid plans
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.
Gap cover is a short-term insurance product designed to cover the financial shortfall between what your medical aid pays and
Most people picture one thing when they hear "medical aid": a comprehensive plan with all the bells and whistles you
Are you aware of the annual aggregate limit for your medical aid or gap cover provider and how it can
