Really bad news for medical aid members in South Africa

bwana said:
It's hard not to think that it's the greed of companies like Discovery that are going to see NHI implemented in SA come hell or high water.
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Discovery is not a Medical Aid Scheme is the simple answer here since they circumvent "the you are not allowed to make any money" rule by paying a 'licensing fee" to the parent Discovery company.
 
bwana said:
It's hard not to think that it's the greed of companies like Discovery that are going to see NHI implemented in SA come hell or high water.
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Indeed. We are sorry that your MSA is finished for this year due to one dental crown but hey, our CEO's need bonus and we need swanky offices in swanky areas.
 
How long before pensioners also no longer can afford their medical aid, and then more and more employed to follow. A simple hospital plan for 2 is already over R6k per month.

Is it solely the medical aid's fault or is it the specialist doctors charging R1900 to R2500 for a 15 minute consultation, or R14k for a procedure whilst the MA tarrif is R6k?(based on recent experience)
 
Pax said:
How long before pensioners also no longer can afford their medical aid, and then more and more employed to follow. A simple hospital plan for 2 is already over R6k per month.

Is it solely the medical aid's fault or is it the specialist doctors charging R1900 to R2500 for a 15 minute consultation, or R14k for a procedure whilst the MA tarrif is R6k?(based on recent experience)
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Simple answer is greed is good - both specialists and medical aid companies!

Paying +-R15k for a decent medical aid for a family of 4 is an absolute atrocity!
 
Mista_Mobsta said:
Simple answer is greed is good - both specialists and medical aid companies!

Paying +-R15k for a decent medical aid for a family of 4 is an absolute atrocity!
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Problem is even after paying this much, MSA account still runs out at times.
 
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Enough to have funding to start your own bank.

This is an Eskom tactic. You will find most of the money dissapear in Administrative costs.
 
Mista_Mobsta said:
Simple answer is greed is good - both specialists and medical aid companies!

Paying +-R15k for a decent medical aid for a family of 4 is an absolute atrocity!
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Plus a lot of Drs and specialists are now charging 300 to 400% over normal rates
 
Pax said:
How long before pensioners also no longer can afford their medical aid, and then more and more employed to follow. A simple hospital plan for 2 is already over R6k per month.

Is it solely the medical aid's fault or is it the specialist doctors charging R1900 to R2500 for a 15 minute consultation, or R14k for a procedure whilst the MA tarrif is R6k?(based on recent experience)
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Its both really.

and its not just specialist doctors anymore, even normal GPs are charging high rates when they can.
 
d0b33 said:
Missed by Discovery payment once due to an error with FNB; they instantly cut me off until I pay back. Medical Aids are an immoral grift.
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I'm trying to get proof that my dad cancelled his policy.
It's impossible. They have tons of money and lawyers so they can just tell you to piss off.
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