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Jun 26, 20222 min read
Sanlam puts day-to-day primary medical services within reach of all employees
South African employers can now offer their employees access to day-to-day medical services through approved primary health care...
Jun 26, 20223 min read
Absenteeism, presenteeism and the effects of this on our economy
The link between business success and employee well-being is well documented. Ever-increasing pressures on employees are forcing...
Jun 26, 20222 min read
Health of SA’s medical schemes industry in good shape
Alexander Forbes Health has published its latest edition of Diagnosis, an annual publication that analyses key trends in the medical...
Jun 26, 20223 min read
The difference between medical scheme cover and health insurance
As financial intermediaries we are often asked why medical scheme cover is so expensive compared to health insurance. Three main factors...
Jun 26, 20225 min read
Fraud, waste and abuse
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) SA, healthcare fraud, waste and abuse syphon huge amounts of money from...
Jun 26, 20223 min read
How to cope financially if you’re facing retrenchment
Faced with the possibility of losing your job, it is easy for panic to set in as you consider your mounting monthly expenses and...
Jun 26, 20225 min read
Why financial wellness can no longer be an afterthought
Financial wellness: It’s an HR buzzword. But with a number of players involved — from the C-suite to benefits managers to brokers and...
Jun 26, 20222 min read
How to avoid your medical aid’s late joiner penalty
Medical schemes are required to maintain a reserve level of 25% of gross contributions. Members who joined the scheme earlier in life...