Users' questions

Are gems under medscheme?

Are gems under medscheme?

Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) | Medscheme.

Is Hosmed part of medscheme?

Hosmed Medical Scheme | Medscheme.

What is medscheme all about?

Today, Medscheme is South Africa’s largest health risk management services provider and second largest medical aid administrator. We reach over three million people through our network of branches conveniently located throughout South Africa, as well as Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Mauritius.

What is the waiting period for GEMS medical aid?

There are two types of GEMS waiting periods: A general waiting period (GWP) of up to 3 months. A condition-specific waiting period (CSWP) of up to 12 months.

Can anyone join GEMS medical aid?

Member enrolment As GEMS is a restricted scheme for Government employees, only those employed within public service can become members.

How do I contact Hosmed medical aid?

General Contact Details

  1. 0860 00 0048 (Toll-free)
  2. [email protected].
  3. [email protected].

How do I claim from Drugshield?

You may submit your claim to the address below, fax to +27 10 597 4706 or email to [email protected]. Hospital Claims submissions can be made at the addresses below, faxed to 086 636 9070 or emailed to [email protected].

Who is the CEO of medscheme?

Andre Meyer – CEO – Medscheme Ltd | LinkedIn.

Which medical aid is best in South Africa?

This chart shows member distribution across the top 5 Medical Aids in South Africa.

  • Discovery Health. Members: 1.14 million. Beneficiaries: 2.46 million.
  • Bonitas Medical Fund. Members: 273,285. Beneficiaries: 602,415.
  • Momentum Health. Members: 100 936. Beneficiaries: 200 062.
  • Medshield. Members: 84,860.
  • Fedhealth. Members: 72,945.

Where are medscheme branches located in South Africa?

Today, Medscheme is South Africa’s largest health risk management services provider and second largest medical aid administrator. We reach over three million people through our network of branches conveniently located throughout South Africa, as well as Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland, Zimbabwe and Mauritius.

What does medscheme do for medical aid in Africa?

Driven by our vision we have consistently delivered innovative, affordable health risk management and medical aid administration solutions of exceptional quality to leading medical aid and corporate clients in South Africa, Africa and internationally.

Are there any medical aids schemes in South Africa?

The list of registered South African medical aids was sourced from the Councils of Medical Schemes website. Some of these medical aids may have discontinued business or changed their contact details.

Who is medscheme and what do they do?

Medscheme, one of South Africa’s largest providers of administrative and health risk management solutions for the healthcare sector, has created a modern decision platform for its Medical Aid Administration business, which reviews some 400,000 claim lines per day.