Why do I need medical aid?
One of the most stressful times in life is finding yourself or a loved one in hospital, only to realise that you can’t afford to cover the hefty medical costs. Having medical aid is probably one of the most important financial costs that you have to have every month to ensure that you and your […]
When can you claim for your gap cover insurance?
For TRA Gap Cover: There is no general three (3) month waiting period. If you as a member can provide a certificate to show proof of a previous membership on another legitimate Gap Cover: provider (provided you have had no break in cover for at least 24 months to the benefit start date of your […]
What is Medical Aid and how can it help you?
It’s no secret that having a medical aid in place in South Africa will end up saving you a lot of money during any kind of medical crisis. Medical aid is a form of insurance that you pay monthly for, for any medical related expenses- from doctors visits, to hospital visits, surgeries or medicinal purchases. […]
What Is Gap Cover?
When it comes to Gap Cover, many are unsure as to exactly what Gap Cover is, and how it can assist them with in-hospital expenses. In most circumstances with a medical aid, there may be a difference in what your medical scheme will pay and what private doctors charge. This means that not all of […]
What is the waiting period for Gap Cover?
For the TRA Gap Cover options, there is no general three (3) month waiting period. If a membership certificate is provided to show proof of a previous membership on another legitimate Gap Cover provider (and this membership is for a period of at least 24 months with no break in cover to the benefit start […]
Information about Covid-19
There is and has been so much uncertainty around the Coronavirus and how it is affecting not only South Africans but the world alike. In uncertain times, it’s important to have some information, which is why we have provided some basic information from reputable sources below, for you to help be better informed on Covid-19. […]
The Legal and Compliance side of Gap Cover
POPI Have you ever heard of the term POPI? This is the Protection of Personal Information Policy and this allows insurers to collect, store and use the personal information provided by an individual. Personal information is collected only when an individual knowingly and voluntarily submits information. Personal Information may be required to provide a Gap […]
What is the difference between Femme 50 and Femme 100?
Femme Cover will assist you by paying out a pre-determined lump sum of money upon confirmed diagnosis of certain female cancers. Many medical aid schemes do not have a comprehensive female cancer benefit that covers these illnesses by default. Femme Cover in 2020: For Femme 50 it will cost you R110 per month and this […]
TRA: 2020 Gap Cover Policies to make sure you covered
Like most people, you have a medical aid to give you peace of mind that if you need medical care for any reason at all, whether it be through accident or illness, your medical bills will be covered. After all, who needs to add financial worry to the stress of being hospitalised? Again, like most […]
Absolute Cover Plus Article
You may have heard about our top Gap Cover product option, Absolute Cover Plus, but what is it all about? Absolute Cover Plus is our flagship product which provides Gap Cover, Casualty cover, Co-Payment cover and Sub-Limit cover, as well as a separate Oncology benefit that provides Oncology Gap Cover, Oncology Co-Payment cover and Oncology […]
