Important considerations when choosing

medical aid fund benefit option is not a one-size-fitsall. You must consider the cover you need, how much money you can spend on contributions and whether a specific benefit option has any features that don’t suit you. Choosing the right medical aid cover for you and your family is very important. There are many options Read more about Important considerations when choosing[…]

THE BENEFITS OF PREVENTION AGAINST CURE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF WELLNESS PROGRAMS

Asignificant proportion of the Namibian population are exposed to various health related risk factors due to a lack of: • interest in wellness programs; • sufficient consumer education on the benefits of wellness programs; • regular medical check-ups; and • financial support (affordability issues). The health related risk factors include, but are not limited to Read more about THE BENEFITS OF PREVENTION AGAINST CURE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF WELLNESS PROGRAMS[…]

Healthcare expenditures that medical aid funds do not cover

The objective of medical aid cover is to guarantee access to essential healthcare, for fund members. However, there are threats to the sustainability of private healthcare coverage, such as affordability. Healthcare costs increase at rates which are substantially higher than the general inflation rate and that may require member contributions to increase each year. The Read more about Healthcare expenditures that medical aid funds do not cover[…]