How to Select a Headstone
Selecting a headstone for your loved one who has passed away is not an easy task but it should be considered as a process of healing and of memorialising your loved one. What is a headstone? A headstone is placed at the head of your loved one’s grave to serve as a monument and to […]
Early Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among South African women and usually diagnosed in women between the ages of 15 to 49. It is, however, a preventable type of cancer. Prevention and treatment of cervical cancer Although 1 in 35 women are at risk of being diagnosed with cervical cancer, it can […]
What To Do: If you have an accident at work?
You’ve gotten hurt at work- now what do you do? Who covers the potential associated costs? What is the procedure? Most companies, depending on where you work, should have some sort of cover in place should anything happen to their employees. But there is no law that requires employers to provide healthcare. When you join […]
What Is Medical Gap Insurance and What Does It Cover
Trying to navigate the intricacies of the healthcare system can be a tall ask, especially when considering the unexpected medical expenses that can get involved. While the traditional route of just taking out a medical aid plan can provide the most essential coverage, individuals with more substantial out-of-pocket costs can be left on the sidelines […]
7 Frequently asked funeral questions
There are many frequently asked funeral questions that family members ask when they find themselves having to plan a funeral. When a loved passes away, it isn’t only the grief you need to face. Mourners also have to handle the various funeral plans and other arrangements. During this emotionally devastating time, many people don’t even […]
How To Claim From Gap Cover: A Comprehensive Guide.
As an insurance product designed to provide additional financial protection, gap cover helps individuals who are on a medical aid scheme further ensure they are covered when they need it most. Helping bridge the gap between the high cost of medical charges from healthcare providers and the limited coverage provided by standard medical aid plans, […]
Does gap cover pay for everything that my medical aid, won’t?
Rather have it and not need it is pretty much how you need to look at having a gap cover plan. Yes, you may be thinking, well I have a medical aid and surely that’s enough? Not exactly. Not all medical aids pay out in full for certain specialists or procedures and you can’t always […]
The Benefits of Gap Cover
As cliche as it sounds, and yes, you’ve probably heard it numerous times before, but accidents unfortunately happen! And you don’t want to be caught out having to pay excessive hospital and/ or doctor’s bills. This is why it is so important to have medical aid in place. Medical aid is a form of insurance […]
What is the cheapest Medical aid?
Answering the question of what is the best and what is the cheapest medical aid is often a very tricky one to answer. Most plans are brilliant and affordable for some while not so much for others. The cost and cover options are also dependent on if you are a fairly sickly person who needs […]
Navigating the Medical Maze: How to Compare Gap Cover Plans in South Africa
In the constantly evolving landscape of medical wellness and healthcare in South Africa, it is becoming increasingly vital for individuals to protect themselves against unexpected medical costs. This is where gap cover plans step in to bridge the financial gap between what a given medical aid scheme will cover and what patients are actually required […]
