Corporate Gap Cover: Protection for SA Employer Groups
Medical aids and medical schemes in South Africa don’t cover the full cost of healthcare. The gap between what medical aid pays and what healthcare
12 November 2025
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Medical aids and medical schemes in South Africa don’t cover the full cost of healthcare. The gap between what medical aid pays and what healthcare
Copyright: Consumer research conducted by BrandMapp on behalf of Total Risk Administrators (TRA), 2025. “With only 19% of medically insured South Africans currently having gap
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
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
You Could Be Missing Out On Thousands of Rands Every Year! Did you know that SARS provides significant tax relief through medical tax credits that
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?
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
Medical aid and gap cover? They go together like socks and shoes or a bow and arrow. On their own, each serves a purpose. But
Some things just work better together, like a needle and thread or a lock and key. The same could be true for Medshield Medical Aid
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
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
