The largest restricted medical scheme in the country, Gems, has announced its annual contributions increases for next year.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month in South Africa and globally this October is a reminder of the importance of having the right critical-illness cover.

But ageing membership is becoming a challenge

In South Africa, one in nine women are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and breast cancer is the most diagnosed.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women of all races in South Africa.

The life expectancy at birth for South African men has increased from 54 years in 2009 to an estimated 61.2 years.

Disability cover should be considered as part of a holistic financial plan as it can provide peace of mind that you will be covered if you are unable to work.

Spiralling costs in health care have seen South African private healthcare consumers paying progressively more for their medical scheme membership.

A free app that lets patients do quick health check-ups on themselves is the centrepiece of a Gates Foundation-backed project.

My kids got a great report from the dentist at their last checkup. From the receptionist? Not so much.

Accidental death and injury insurance are significantly different from, say, medical aid in that it is paid because of an accident.

Medical scheme Medshield is planning to introduce a loyalty programme that will attract young members in a competitive environment.

The government is hoping to close a medical-scheme-contribution loophole in the medical tax credit system.

This type of insurance covers the many additional expenses incurred in the event of a serious illness.

Complaints to the Council for Medical Schemes increased by 29% during the 2017/18 financial year compared with the previous year

Discovery Health has rejected allegations that it is underpaying or not paying claims for emergency prescribed minimum benefit conditions.