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Gap Cover: The Short-Term Insurance That You Absolutely Need Over and Above Your Medical Aid

As Josh Billings once said, “Health is like money. We never have a true idea of its value until we lose it.” For South Africans navigating rising medical costs, gap cover short-term insurance is an important consideration for anyone who values their health and financial security. What is Gap Cover? Gap cover is a type of short-term insurance that provides cover for the shortfall between what your medical aid scheme

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Bridging the Gap: Prioritising Mental Health with TRA's Gap Cover

Bridging the Gap: Prioritising Mental Health with TRA’s Gap Cover

Balancing the demands of life can often feel overwhelming. We find ourselves juggling many aspects of daily life, and at times, our health can fall victim to this aftermath. While physical health has long enjoyed the spotlight, mental health is gaining the recognition it deserves as an integral component of overall wellness. Total Risk Administrators is stepping up to the plate, offering a comprehensive approach to gap cover that includes

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Gap cover companies

Gap cover is not just a nice to have. It should be an essential gap cover insurance product that should be a part of your medical aid plan. Gap cover companies aim to help you in instances where there is a shortfall between what a service provider will charge and what your medical aid scheme will cover for in-hospital expenses, as not all medical expenses will be covered by your

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Gap cover companies

Gap cover is not just a nice to have. It should be an essential gap cover insurance product that should be a part of your medical aid plan. Gap cover

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How Does Gap Cover Work?

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. 

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