Medical aid contribution increases for 2026 are generally lower than the sharp hikes seen in 2025, offering some relief to members after last year’s double-digit adjustments. Among the top five open ...

Medical insurance seems like the affordable answer, but first you need to understand the difference between medical or health insurance and medical schemes, because they are not the same. The key ...

Members of these medical schemes are consequently not eligible for the medical scheme fees tax credit under section 6A of the Income Tax Act, the Treasury said in the Budget Review. It proposes that ...

As the year-end rush approaches, many South Africans delay reviewing their medical schemes – a decision that could trigger a lifetime of unnecessary fees. Ignoring fine-print rules or failing to ...