The big four – know your numbers
‘South Africa is heading for a disaster if the number of people living with chronic lifestyle diseases does not change.’ […]
Five tips to stretch your medical benefits
Lifestyles or Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) – such as diabetes – have become an epidemic in South Africa which is why
Splitting up with your medical aid
Going through a divorce can be extremely harrowing and stressful, not just for the couple themselves but also for their
What you need to know about Pneumonia
Lee Callakoppen, Principal Officer of Bonitas Medical Fund talks about pneumonia: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a child
Five facts about ‘flu
Gerhard Van Emmenis, Principal Officer of Bonitas Medical Fund gives five facts about flu: Flu strains, like fashion, change every
Deciphering Medical Aid Speak
It can be rather daunting trying to understand the terms in your medical aid plan and all the detailed information
Pre-authorisation and payment: Do you know the difference?
Medical aid members know that pre-authorisation ahead of a medical procedure is always required but does pre-authorisation mean it’s an
Medical tax rebates stable after budget speech
Private medical aid members can breathe a sigh of relief after the budget speech. Treasury has been hinting for a
Bonitas gives back
Members of Bonitas Medical Fund will now have access to free lifestyle vouchers as well as discounted offers on gap
Medical aid unpacked
When it comes to medical aid, affordability is usually the biggest consideration. However, monthly premiums should be weighed and balanced
Medical Aid choices
It’s business as usual for medical aids… While the NHI remains a work in progress in terms of policy and
Medical aid payments
It’s a lament often heard. There are, however, two sides to every story and the problem doesn’t always lie with
Medical Aid and VAT
Since the announcement of the 1% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase by the Minister of Finance last month, there has
Bonitas Talks Babies
When do advise your medical aid that you are pregnant? If you are a prospective member, you need to do
Medical Aid Made Easy
Access to good healthcare remains a concern for most South Africans and choosing a medical aid to suit your financial
Introducing BabyLine
Parenting is a joy but it can also be overwhelming and just a little daunting. There is no degree or
Get bang for your buck
Most medical aids have launched their benefits and premium contributions for 2017 and, as in the past, the increases passed
Choosing Medical Aid
Most medical schemes have launched their benefits and contributions for 2017 and it is the time when you should be
Hospital Plans
You know that sinking feeling when you go into hospital for a procedure believing you are covered? When it takes
