Coronavirus FAQ’s – How will Fedhealth cover coronavirus tests and treatment?
How will Fedhealth cover coronavirus tests and treatment? All beneficiaries on all plans will be covered for the testing and […]
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Coronavirus FAQ’s – Operating hours and service during lockdown
OPERATING HOURS AND SERVICE DURING LOCKDOWN Operating hours of Fedhealth Customer Contact Centre and other services during the lockdown: Fedhealth
Coronavirus FAQ’s – What should I do if I suspect that I have contracted COVID-19?
What should I do if I suspect that I have contracted COVID-19? Please remember that unless you’ve been travelling, or
Coronavirus FAQ’s – When should you call your GP?
When should you call your GP? Currently, the NICD lab is the only one testing for Coronavirus. If you, or
Can I get medical aid if I’m already pregnant?
Yes, you can take out medical aid (as an individual medical aid member) if you’re already pregnant, although any costs
Can a medical aid refuse membership?
No open South African medical scheme can legally refuse you medical aid membership. Closed medical schemes on the other hand,
What are prescribed minimum benefits? (PMBs)
Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) are a set of predefined conditions that form part of South Africa’s Medical Schemes Act. With
What’s the difference between hospital plans and comprehensive medical aid?
A hospital plan covers you for any medical procedures that are performed in a private hospital, such as if you’re
How do medical schemes work?
Medical schemes are legal bodies registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act for the purpose of defraying the medical
What are medical aid waiting periods?
When you join a medical aid scheme, you’ll usually be subjected to a waiting period, which is a period of