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Global Credit Rating (GCR) is Africa’s leading insurance rating system. It plays a vital role in the South African medical schemes industry. The GCR system
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Global Credit Rating (GCR) is Africa’s leading insurance rating system. It plays a vital role in the South African medical schemes industry. The GCR system

Do you know what the annual aggregate limit for your gap cover provider is and how this can affect you and your family? Terms used

A cancer diagnosis can evoke various emotions for the uncertain and challenging time ahead. Despite significant advances in cancer treatment, South African women still have

Private healthcare can quickly delve into your hard-earned cash if you do not keep close tabs on the limitations of your medical aid benefits and

Globally, we’re all in a financial pinch. The cost of living has increased dramatically, and according to Statistics South Africa, the current inflation rate is

Whilst breast cancer is a common cancer diagnosis for women, male breast cancer is often diagnosed when it is in a later and more advanced

Unforeseen accidents and events are inevitable and can often be expensive, so the benefits of gap cover are undeniable. Gap cover provides benefits for policyholders

Fallopian tube cancer is considered to be a very rare type of cancer, with only 1% of all reproductive cancers in women starting in the

Approximately 19.4 million South African women over the age of 15 are at risk of developing breast cancer at some stage in their life. As

There are five main types of female cancer that can affect a woman’s reproductive organs, which are usually referred to as gynecologic cancer as a
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.
Copyright: Consumer research conducted by BrandMapp on behalf of Total Risk Administrators (TRA), 2025. “With only 19% of medically insured
Understanding medical aid tariffs and what "above-tariff" means is crucial for every medical aid member in South Africa. Medical aid
Paying R5000 or more a month for medical aid should mean you’re covered for almost anything. But the reality is,
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