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Types Of Insurance for Retirees Over 65

For South Africans over 65, securing and building an insurance portfolio is essential to protecting your health, finances, and loved ones. Retirees must make informed decisions about the types of cover that best suit their later life. These include health insurance, life insurance, funeral cover, and critical illness cover. It is advisable to start building your insurance portfolio before you turn 65, as there are typically hefty price differences in

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Medical gap insurance cover the gap between what the specialist charge and what the medical aid covers.

What Is Medical Gap Insurance & What Does It Cover

Medical gap insurance is essential for South Africans who want comprehensive coverage and financial protection against medical expense shortfalls. Even with a registered medical aid scheme, many members face unexpected costs for in-hospital procedures, specialist treatments, and co-payments. This article explains how gap insurance works, what it covers, and why it’s a must-have for anyone on a medical aid plan. What Is Medical Gap Insurance? Medical gap insurance (also called

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Reasons to Celebrate Our History on Heritage Day

As South Africans, we are lucky to live in a truly rainbow nation. This term, which refers to our country’s multicultural diversity and heritage, was coined by the former Archbishop, Desmond Tutu. About Heritage Day Heritage Day was first observed in 1996 as a celebration of the newly formed democracy. Nelson Mandela shared, “When our first democratically elected government decided to make it one of our national days, we did

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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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