Medical Scheme Benefit options 2017

Medical Scheme Benefit options 2017 It is always handy to have a summary of the Schemes and their benefit option statuses for the year ahead. So, I sometimes publish the report from the Council for Medical Schemes. This is the … Read more

Acting CE & Registrar of Council for Medical Schemes appointed

Just out: Press Release 3 of 2017: Acting CE and Registrar of Council for Medical Schemes appointed. The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) announced today, 1 February 2017, the appointment of the Acting Chief Executive & Registrar for medical schemes. … Read more

Press release 2 of 2017: CMS clarifies facts re beneficiary registery

So, only this morning I get a notification from one of the news sites of issues regarding the Council for Medical Schemes requesting data for a beneficiary registery. Then this press release, regarding the beneficiary register is released by the … Read more

The Chief Executive and Registrar of the Council for Medical Schemes has died.

Press release 1 of 2017: CMS The Chief Executive and registrar of the Council for Medical Schemes has died. The Council for Medical Scheme has released the following press release:   The Chief Executive & Registrar of the Council for … Read more

Draft Demarcation Regulations

The Council for Medical Schemes and the Dept. of Health, have issued a media statement: Circular 79 of 2016, which concerns the Draft Demarcation Regulations. The media statement provides a summary of the draft Regulations, the consultation process, amendment of … Read more

Discovery Health Medical Scheme and Afrox Medical Aid Society to merge.

The Acting Registrar for Medical Schemes has confirmed that Discovery Health Medical Scheme and Afrox Medical Aid Society will merge with effect from 1 May 2014. Remember it Pays to have Cover Kenny Williamson info@businessowner-cover.com

Discovery Health and PG Bison Medical Aid Society to merge

As per Circular 20 of 2014: The Acting Registrar of Medical Schemes has confirmed the merger between Discovery Health Medical Scheme and PG Bison Medical Aid Society, with effect from the 1st of May 2014. It pays to have Cover … Read more

Topmed Medical Scheme and Pharos Medical Plan merge 1 January 2014

Well, there you have it…. first merger of the New Year. Topmed Medical Scheme and Pharos Medical Plan will merge with effect from the 1 January 2014. The Registrar of Medical Schemes has confirmed the merger.  

Medshield and Oxygen Medical Schemes Amalgamation is confirmed.

Happy Casual Day everyone, Just to inform you that the amalgamation between Medshield and Oxygen Medical Schemes has been confirmed by the Council for Medical Schemes, to take effect from the 01 October 2010. Enjoy your weekend. Kenny Williamson www.businessowner-cover.com

Companies you need to Act now if you want to change your scheme without Waiting periods!

The Medical Scheme’s Act allows employer groups to switch between medical schemes on the 1st of January without any waiting periods. I.e. to change your scheme without Waiting periods. Most medical schemes give their own name to this type of … Read more