Is there a “no waiting period” medical aid?
There are 4 specific circumstances in which a new member can avoid a waiting period – but it’s not usually in the member’s control.
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There are 4 specific circumstances in which a new member can avoid a waiting period – but it’s not usually in the member’s control.
Some – but not all! – people who join a medical aid and are 35+ yrs old will pay a Late Joiner Penalty.
A quick explanation of how medical aids pay for claims, including the scheme rate, scheme rate, day-to-day claims, and claims for in-hospital services.
Waiting periods can prevent you from getting the cover that you need – but they are not always applied. Find out rules here.
Some – but not all! – people who join a medical aid and are 35+ yrs old will pay a Late Joiner Penalty.
Waiting periods can prevent you from getting the cover that you need – but they are not always applied. Find out rules here.
There are real things you can do to save money and optimize your plan. Example: some plans don’t charge for all your kids.
We explain different day-to-day benefit structures that medical aids offer, including saving accounts, extra funds, thresholds and self payment gaps
A helpful introduction to PMBs, and what they mean for you as a medical aid member. Includes links to all PMB conditions and treatments.
We explain what medical aid schemes mean by “PMB only” cancer cover, and help you decide if it’s an appropriate medical aid benefit for you
A full list of links to all 270 PMB conditions, as well as the 25 CDL conditions.
How do medical aids pay claims for PMB conditions? Can they require you to use State facilities? Must they pay for diagnosis tests?
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