Did You Know – Part Four
Did you Know Part Four
Did you know – Part Three
Did You Know – Part Three
Did you know – Special Edition
Did You Know – Special Edition
Did you know – Part Two
Did You Know – Part Two
Did you know – Part One
Did You Know – Part One
Council for Medical Schemes – Article on the Coronavirus
Council for Medical Schemes – Article on the Coronavirus
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. These viruses cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as bronchitis, pneumonia and respiratory and multi-organ failure. To read the article, click here.
Discovery Health – COVID-19 Benefits
Discovery Health – COVID-19 Benefits
| COVID-19: Extended benefits across all health insurance products |
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| Discovery acknowledges the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in South Africa and commends healthcare providers and the National Department of Health for their swift and decisive action. Recognising the importance of being prepared for public health emergencies and of giving all our clients access to the most effective cover under all circumstances, Discovery Health has announced the availability of a new benefit that complements existing benefits and extends cover in cases of COVID-19. The WHO Global Outbreak Benefit provides full funding for tests and treatment in confirmed cases of COVID-19 during the period of the outbreak. Discovery Health Medical Scheme worked with its regulator, the Council for Medical Schemes, to finalise this benefit and it is available to all your clients who are members of the Scheme. Dr Ryan Noach, CEO of Discovery Health, said “We will support efforts to ensure that South Africans understand those preventive habits that protect against acquiring this viral illness. It is important to make the containment of COVID-19 a top priority, which the World Health Organization says is feasible.” Stay informed and learn more about COVID-19 |
Discovery Health publication on the Outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus
Discovery Health publication on the Outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus
Outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus
News of the outbreak of a novel coronavirus, dubbed 2019-nCoV, currently dominates global headlines. Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause mild to severe diseases such as Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The new strain is said to be linked to a large seafood and animal market, suggesting that it originally spread from animals to humans. However, a growing number of patients have not had exposure to such markets, which indicates that there is now person-to-person infection. To date, over 7 500 cases of infection have been confirmed, mostly in China. So far, no confirmed cases have been reported in South-Africa and the rest of the African continent. Authorities worldwide are monitoring the situation and are implementing the necessary safety measures. Medical aid benefits for confirmed cases of the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) for both in-hospital and out-of-hospital care will apply according to plan type.
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NHI to be implemented at a pace affordable to SA
NHI to be implemented at a pace affordable to SA
Below is the link to an article about the NHI found on SANEWS.gov.za.
SANEWS.gov.za – NHI to be Implemented at a pace affordable to SA
Updates on NHI and Vitality
Understanding the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill
The below PDF document is to help you understand the NHI Bill, alternatively you can find Discovery Health’s publication on the NHI Bill. We also have Discovery Health’s NHI Frequently Asked Questions publication.
Understanding the NHI – Discovery.co.za
Discovery Health – NHI Frequently Asked Questions
Please feel free to access our website www.po2.co.za for 2020 updates and you can access the short videos for different options.
