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Huge problem for medical aid members in South Africa | SA News

Luke Fraser
 ·26 Apr 2026

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Many South Africans believe that joining a medical scheme means that their hospital treatment is fully covered, only to be shocked when they receive their bill.

James White, Director of Sales at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions, said that patients are increasingly having to pay out of pocket despite being part of a medical scheme.

The patients encounter co-payments, specialist shortfalls and benefit sub-limits that leave them responsible for part of the bill….

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