What is Medical Gap Cover?
Medical gap cover is not a medical insurance plan but a supplementary health insurance policy. It acts as a financial safety net, bridging the difference,
13 November 2023
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Medical gap cover is not a medical insurance plan but a supplementary health insurance policy. It acts as a financial safety net, bridging the difference,
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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.
Medical aids and medical schemes in South Africa don't cover the full cost of healthcare. The gap between what medical
Absolute Cover Plus is TRA's premium gap cover offering that works hand in hand with your registered medical aid scheme.
Copyright: Consumer research conducted by BrandMapp on behalf of Total Risk Administrators (TRA), 2025. “With only 19% of medically insured
