Author: Craig Comrie

Opinion

The Bare Minimum Of Prescribed Minimum Benefits Is That It Needs To Change

If you’re a member of a medical scheme, you should know about Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs). These are the benefits that are, by law, offered to ALL medical scheme members, no matter the scheme and guarantee access and cover to a minimum defined list of benefits. The intention is to ensure all members of medical schemes in South Africa have access to essential treatment for certain, pre-determined, medical conditions. In theory, they provide a safety net, guaranteeing a minimum level of care for serious illnesses like cancer. Sounds good, right? In practice, the cost of PMBs has been on the…

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