Paying R5000 for Medical Aid? You Still Need Gap Cover
Paying R5000 or more a month for medical aid should mean you’re covered for almost anything. But the reality is, even top-tier medical aid plans
15 October 2025
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Paying R5000 or more a month for medical aid should mean you’re covered for almost anything. But the reality is, even top-tier medical aid plans
If you’re a medical aid member in South Africa looking for protection beyond the basic coverage, TRA’s Vital Cover Plus Gap Cover is designed to
Medical gap insurance is essential for South Africans who want comprehensive coverage and financial protection against medical expense shortfalls. Even with a registered medical aid
If you’re a medical aid member in South Africa, consider TRA’s Basic Cover 300 which is designed to provide affordable, entry-level gap cover for protection
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As your family grows, so does your need for comprehensive insurance protection that has you covered on all fronts. Families without proper cover often find
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Some things just work better when they’re together; medical aid and gap cover are no exception. With medical treatment and specialist costs as high as
Are you aware of the annual aggregate limit for your medical aid or gap cover provider and how it can affect you and your family?
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.
Paying R5000 or more a month for medical aid should mean you’re covered for almost anything. But the reality is,
If you're a medical aid member in South Africa looking for protection beyond the basic coverage, TRA's Vital Cover Plus
For South Africans over 65, securing and building an insurance portfolio is essential to protecting your health, finances, and loved
