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Five ways medical aid could be made cheaper

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The 2024 medical scheme contribution increases are a bitter pill for family finances to swallow following several years of cost containment in the industry and a rebound in claims after the pandemic.

It’s crucial to recognise that escalating claims and rising medical costs are not the sole culprits behind the increasing costs associated with membership of a non-profit medical scheme. In order to ensure long-term viability, it is imperative to establish

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