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Fewer young professionals are now taking up medical cover

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The average family size from a medi- cal coverage perspective has declined since 2000.

But there was an exception in 2020, according to the Alexforbes Healthcare’s Medical Aid Insights publication, which provided a comprehensive view of the performance of the local medical scheme industry.

The report said fewer dependants per principal member were being registered on medical schemes, over time.

“This may be due to affordability constraints of members who can no longer provide cover for

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