03 November 2023: Newlyweds embark on a journey filled with joy, love and new beginnings. While this period is undoubtedly one of the most exciting times in a couple's life, it's also a crucial moment to address practical matters, such as healthcare and financial planning.
24 October 2023: Families are made up of a mix of different people and you might be wondering who is covered under a Zestlife Gap Cover policy. Zestlife Gap Cover is available in different cover levels and family options. Who is covered depends on the type of policy you have.
06 September 2023: Accidents happen at the most inconvenient and unexpected times. Unfortunately, they can be serious and require urgent care. Even if you are a member of a medical aid, you might not be fully covered for the cost of treatment. Here are some examples of how Zestlife Gap Cover helps you in these situations.
26 May 2023: There are many different types of medical aid co-payments for treatments and procedures that your medical aid might need you to pay for yourself. In this blog we unpack the different types of co-payments and provide tips on how to avoid or reduce them.
10 May 2023: Medical aid shortfalls can be a major financial burden for many medical aid members. This occurs when your medical aid pays less than what your doctor charges, leaving you with a bill to pay. These shortfalls can be avoided if you take the right steps.
03 March 2023: Even with a medical aid, you may still be responsible for certain out-of-pocket expenses such as hospital co-payments, deductibles and fees for medical specialists that exceed your medical aid’s rates. Gap cover is designed to help cover these additional expenses, so you don't have to pay for them out of your own pocket.
26 January 2023: Following on from our previous article “Best Medical Aids & Gap Cover For Young Working Professionals and Students in 2023” we provide more detail on what happens when your medical aid does not cover specialist treatment costs in full and whether you really need gap cover.
25 January 2023: Finding the right medical aid or gap cover option as a young individual, just starting out in the workplace, or coming off of a parent’s insurance policies can be daunting. That is why we have identified 3 top medical aid options for single individuals under the age of 35.
12 August 2022: Medical aids charge child rates for dependents under the age of 21. If you have a child or children covered under your medical aid that are approaching adulthood or if they have already turned 21 it’s important to know the rules of your scheme.
27 May 2022: Visiting a dentist has become increasingly expensive for South Africans, and therefore often a neglected health care need. If you’re not a member of a medical scheme that offers a separate dental benefit, you’ll have to cover the costs from your own pocket or use a large portion of your annual medical aid savings to cover this expense.
