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
In South Africa, Father’s Day falls on the third Sunday of June. It is a day where we can take the time to honour and
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
Have you ever wondered about the history of Mother’s Day? In South Africa, Mother’s Day is celebrated each year on the second Sunday in May,
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
TRA has partnered with MobiMed to bring you the TRA Assist App, designed to provide exciting and essential services to all TRA Gap Cover and
In this article, we will unpack the gap cover offerings of Total Risk Administrators (TRA) and Turnberry Gap Cover. We will explore their coverage options,
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.
In general, we all aim to ensure that our health, and that of our loved ones, is looked after. However,
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Changing your medical aid plan is a big decision, and many South Africans face it at some point for various
