Medical Gap insurance waiting periods
Yes, you can get gap cover with no waiting period in South Africa, but only if you transfer from another gap cover provider with similar
26 June 2026
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Yes, you can get gap cover with no waiting period in South Africa, but only if you transfer from another gap cover provider with similar
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.
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