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Gap cover is not just a nice to have. It should be an essential gap cover insurance product that should be a part of your
24 February 2026
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Gap cover is not just a nice to have. It should be an essential gap cover insurance product that should be a part of your
Millions of South Africans rely on medical aid – but having medical aid doesn’t mean your hospital bills are fully covered. In KwaZulu-Natal, shortfalls in
Millions of South Africans rely on medical aid, but in the Western Cape, shortfalls in often leave patients with significant out-of-pocket bills. These shortfalls arise
It’s no secret that private healthcare is becoming increasingly expensive for the average South African. With many medical scheme plans failing to provide full coverage
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.
Pre-existing conditions are the single most common reason people put off applying for gap cover. They are worried that a
Absolute Cover Plus is TRA's premium gap cover offering that works hand in hand with your registered medical aid scheme.
If you are a medical aid member in South Africa looking for protection beyond basic coverage, TRA's Vital Cover Plus
