A necessity for every South African medical aid holder – Medical Gap Cover
Many South Africans are unaware of what medical gap cover is or why it’s essential. A common misconception is that medical aid covers 100% of
26 January 2026
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Many South Africans are unaware of what medical gap cover is or why it’s essential. A common misconception is that medical aid covers 100% of
Medical aid schemes often leave a gap (known as medical shortfalls) between what the medical aid pays and the actual cost of the treatments. This
If you ask several people if they know what gap cover is, many might have a general idea, but often, there is a misconception surrounding
In general, we all aim to ensure that our health, and that of our loved ones, is looked after. However, the past few years have
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,
