Medical Insurance vs Medical Aid: What’s the Difference?
Medical Insurance and Medical Aid may sound like the same thing, and in many ways, they can overlap; however, there are some key differences between
20 June 2025
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Medical Insurance and Medical Aid may sound like the same thing, and in many ways, they can overlap; however, there are some key differences between
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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 is a short-term insurance product designed to cover the financial shortfall between what your medical aid pays and the actual costs charged by
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In South Africa, the costs of medical treatment keep rising, leaving many people questioning how to stay financially “in the green” when their medical aid
With medical costs costing an arm and a leg in South Africa, many medical aid members are asking: Is an additional premium for gap cover
Changing medical aids in South Africa requires careful planning and understanding of the policies governing medical schemes. Whether you’re looking for better cover for medical
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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
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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