Renewing Policies for the New Year? Make Sure Your Medical Aid Is Right for Your Family – and That You’re Making the Most of It
Your health, and preserving it, should be a top priority. As the saying goes, tomorrow is not guaranteed and you never know what lies ahead on your path. With cancer and heart disease on the rise in SA, sickness and accidents know no age or social status. A recent study by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) indicates that more than 44 million South Africans don’t have access to private medical care, making use of a heavily understaffed and neglected public health system that sees on average 4 219 people being treated per public doctor. It’s no wonder those who can afford to turn to medical aid schemes in order to access private healthcare and facilities.
‘Everyone needs some form of medical aid cover,’ says Michelle Morton, Fedhealth’s commercial executive. ‘Few of us could afford the costs of long hospital stays or care for serious injuries, surgery or chronic illnesses. Medical schemes help us finance life’s curve balls when we can’t do it alone.’ Medical aids, while expensive, are a safety net for you and your family, and with many options available, you can find one that suits your needs as well as your budget.
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This story is from the November 2017 edition of Your Family.
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