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
Medical aid without gap cover? Just think of a train without tracks – you won’t get far. The same could be true for Bonitas Medical
Medical aid and gap cover go together like flint and steel. The magic happens when they work together. Similar could be true for GEMS Medical
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
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
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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.
Dis-chem Gap Cover and TRA Gap Cover are two of South Africa's main gap insurance providers, but their plans differ
Gap cover for Discovery medical aid pays the in-hospital shortfalls your medical aid does not. When a specialist charges 300%
Pre-existing conditions are the single most common reason people put off applying for gap cover. They are worried that a
