Tag: Craig Comrie
The bare minimum of PMB is that it needs to change
If you’re a member of a medical scheme, you should understand Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs). By law, all medical schemes must offer these benefits to every member. This requirement applies regardless of the scheme you choose. PMBs guarantee access and cover for a minimum, defined list of healthcare benefits. In effect, they represent the bare minimum of PMB protection in the private healthcare system.
The devil is in the NHI details – it’s just not...
It is evident there are diverse views on the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill. The NHI will always remain a hot topic fuelled by speculation and political ambitions, but none of us can deny that, for the good of the country, the healthcare system needs to transform.
2021 Stress Index unveils the mental state of the SA professional
The myriad challenges that COVID-19 has forced on our lives have been stressful, none more so than for many working professionals. Based on our 2021 Stress Index, fear of loss of income and the fear of losing a family member to COVID-19 went head-to-head as the biggest stress factors of the last year.
Medical aid or medical insurance – which is best for me?
Many South African’s feel the economic impact of the pandemic, which has ultimately affected their pocket. People are forced to make difficult decisions in order to rearrange their finances to suit their current financial constraints.
