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Medical Aid Quotes – Benefits to Consider for 2023 The future is uncertain, that is definitely true. Being prepared for what the future might hold is something you need to think about, especially when it comes to the health and well-being of you and your loved ones. So, how does… Read more »

Many South Africans are Confused about Hospital Plans Despite lingering misunderstandings concerning healthcare funding, there is one aspect of this subject on which most South Africans firmly agree – that the majority of the nation’s citizens need help to cover their medical expenses. Today, there are four ways to obtain… Read more »

How You and Your Family Could Benefit From a Hospital Plan Due to the continuing global financial crisis, many South Africans cannot afford a comprehensive medical aid product. A hospital plan could be their best option. Healthcare costs are constantly increasing, but the trend has intensified during the last two… Read more »

What is a Hospital Plan? Medical aid schemes were introduced in South Africa during the ’60s. Their role was to assist their members in meeting the healthcare expenses incurred when undergoing treatment in the private sector. At the time, the monthly premiums were relatively modest. In exchange, the schemes offered… Read more »

Under the current rules applied by schemes in South Africa, a young person can continue as a dependent on a parent’s medical aid until age 21. If, after that, they still rely on their parents for financial support, for example, while pursuing tertiary studies, most schemes will agree to extend… Read more »

Other than the bathroom test (we know you know), here are ways to know that you might be dehydrated and how to easily up your water intake so that you can spend your festive season feeling great! There are some obvious signs that you’re dehydrated, including feeling “thirsty” and having… Read more »

Here we break down what insomnia actually is, what you can do to prevent it and what to do if you experience it during the night. First of all, let’s break down what insomnia is. There are two types: primary and secondary.Primary insomnia is not related to any other health… Read more »

It’s not easy to put a price on your health. Illness can often lead to severe hardship, particularly if a breadwinner is the one affected. The state provides a healthcare service for unemployed South Africans and those with only an average income. However, where once it was the envy of… Read more »

Worldwide, healthcare and medical aid costs, both public and private, have continued to increase year on year. While some of that escalation is due to natural inflationary forces, much of the increased expense arises from advances in medical technology such as computer-aided tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and the high cost… Read more »

The country has experienced some financial setbacks in recent years. Many who once had jobs and medical aid cover are now without work, and the self-employed are often faring no better. Nevertheless, caring for our health is essential and, to save money, many people in South Africa find that affordable hospital plans are their… Read more »