Medical aid schemes are actually non-profit organizations, where resources are pooled by a large number contributing individuals who can then access this money when they need to pay for various medical expenses.
Find below are the list of Medical Aids Schemes In South Africa
Netcare Medical Scheme (N.M.S.)
Address: 1-3 Canegate Road, La Lucia Ridge, Durban North, 4051
Phone: 086 163 8633
Topmed Medical Scheme
Address: 70 Buckingham Tce., Dawncliffe, Westville, 3629
Phone: 0860 002 158
Bestmed Medical Scheme (Durban Regional Office)
Address: Beacon Rock, 21 Lighthouse Rd, Umhlanga, Durban, 4319
Phone: 031 279 5420
Govt Employees Medical Scheme
Address: Berea Centre, 249 King Dinuzulu Rd (South ), Bulwer, Durban, 4001
Phone: 073 263 1933
Libcare Medical Scheme
Address: 38 Conrad St, Florida Hills, Roodepoort, 1709
Phone: 011 671 2000
Medipos Medical Scheme
Address: 62 St Georges Mall, Street, Cape Town, 8001
Phone: 021 480 4633
How many medical aid schemes are there in South Africa?
78 medical schemes
These 78 medical schemes comprised of 20 open schemes and 58 restricted schemes. Open schemes accounted for 55.38% of the medical scheme beneficiaries. These schemes have 4.05 million registered members, serving a total of 8.94 million beneficiaries.
Which is the best medical aid scheme in South Africa?
Bestmed has the most loyal customers at 70.6%, above industry par of 68.8%, followed by Medihelp at 70.4%. Discovery (69.9%) and Bonitas (68.2%) are on par, while Gems (60%) and Momentum (59.5%) have the least loyal customers, with Momentum showing a 4% decline in customer loyalty scores from 2019.
What is the biggest medical scheme in South Africa?
Discovery Health Medical Scheme
Discovery Health Medical Scheme is an independent non-profit entity governed by the Medical Schemes Act and regulated by the Council for Medical Schemes. It is the largest open medical aid schemes in South Africa. It accounts for 31% of beneficiaries in the entire market.
What is a medical scheme in South Africa?
A medical scheme is a non-profit organization, governed by a board of trustees, and must be registered with the Council for Medical Schemes. This means it does not have shareholders or pay dividends and that the Scheme’s income can only ever be derived from member contributions and investment returns.
Does FNB have a medical aid?
The FNB Health Cash Plan gives you cover to protect your income and takes away the stress of being hospitalised so that you can focus on getting better. Apply now!.
Is medshield a good medical aid?
Medshield has a global credit rating of AA- and an impressive solvency ratio of over 55.93%, which is well above the regulated benchmark. It’s a financially solid medical aid with proven ability to pay members’ claims quickly and in full.