Money Bootcamp: How to choose the right medical cover

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Welcome to the Santam Insure Your Future Money Bootcamp with Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu. This series is designed to guide you through essential financial topics, helping you make informed decisions for a secure future.
In our last episode we spoke about life and risk cover – this is insurance that pays out if something goes wrong with our health or we pass away. But equally important is health insurance to help pay those medical bills. And it is not just about doctor visits but also if we end up in hospital or require chronic treatment. Sadly, in South Africa we cannot necessarily rely on government health options, so most people use the private sector which means having some kind of health cover.
In this podcast we are joined by Mbali Khumalo of Simeka Health to help guide listeners on how to select the best medical option for their needs. We get past the jargon and explain the concepts of hospital plans, comprehensive medical scheme cover, gap cover and medical insurance. We look at the costs and benefits of each and what makes the most financial sense. By the end of this podcast you will be well informed!