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08/10/2026

KeyHealth has announced their 2027 updates!

We’re here to help you understand the changes and make informed decisions about your cover for 2027.

📖 Read the latest KeyHealth Medical Scheme 2027 blog here: https://curemed.co.za/keyhealth-increase-2027-south-africa/

KeyHealth 2027 contributions rise 7.9% to 9.9% by option. See every 2026 vs 2027 figure, a family of four example and the employer subsidy cap change.

06/10/2026

Momentum Medical Scheme’s 2027 updates are here. 📢

With an average contribution increase of 7.9%, what you’ll pay in 2027 will depend on your specific option and provider choices.

We’ve broken down the key contribution and benefit changes, and what Momentum members should know when reviewing their cover for 2027.

👇 Read the full breakdown:
https://curemed.co.za/momentum-increase-2027-south-africa/

Momentum medical aid increase 2027 explained: 7.9% average, 7.24% to 8.51% by option. Curemed lists 2026 and 2027 contributions for all 20 lines plus Ingwe bands.

02/10/2026

Medihelp’s 2027 updates are here. 👇

The scheme has announced a weighted average contribution increase of 7.5% for 2027 - but what you’ll actually pay depends on your specific plan, with increases ranging from 6.5% to 8.5%.

We’ve broken down the numbers plan by plan, including:

- What each Medihelp plan will cost in 2027
- The rand increase on your monthly contribution
- Key benefit changes for 2027
- Important plan change deadlines

Now is a good time to understand what the changes mean for your cover and budget before making any decisions for 2027.

Read the full breakdown here: https://curemed.co.za/medihelp-increase-2027-south-africa/

Need help reviewing your options? Send us a DM - we’d be happy to assist!

Medihelp 2027 contributions rise 7.5% on average, with per-plan increases of 6.5% to 8.5%. Every plan costed, plus the two plan change deadlines.

30/09/2026

Joining medical aid after 35? Here’s what you need to know. 👇

A late joiner penalty could add 5%, 25%, 50% or even 75% to your monthly contribution, depending on your age and previous medical scheme cover.

But how is it actually calculated? What counts as previous cover and can a late joiner penalty ever be reduced?

We break it down in our latest guide: https://curemed.co.za/late-joiner-penalty-medical-aid-south-africa/

Late joiner penalty on medical aid in South Africa explained: the age 35 rule, the four maximum bands under Regulation 13, the formula, a worked household example and how to prove past cover.

25/09/2026

What will your medical aid cost in 2027? The Council for Medical Schemes has recommended that 2027 contribution increases be anchored at 3.8% - but that doesn’t necessarily mean your medical aid will only increase by 3.8%.

So, what could you actually be paying next year?

We unpack the CMS guidance, what previous increases can tell us, and what to look out for when your scheme announces its 2027 contributions and benefits.

Read the full guide: https://curemed.co.za/medical-aid-increase-2027-south-africa/

CMS recommends a 3.8% anchor for 2027 medical aid increases. Scheme cut-off dates to change your option fall well before 1 January 2027, and they are strict.

16/09/2026

A medical aid co-payment can cost you thousands and where you have a procedure could make a big difference to what you pay.

Our latest guide breaks down how medical aid co-payments work, why network and facility choices matter, and shares real 2026 examples.

We also cover what to check before a procedure and when Gap Cover may help.

👉 Read the full guide: https://curemed.co.za/medical-aid-co-payments-south-africa/

Medical aid co-payments in South Africa in 2026: what four schemes charge for scopes and scans, why place of service sets the amount, and how Gap Cover helps.

09/09/2026

Do you know what your medical aid covers when it comes to cancer treatment?

Our latest guide breaks down what you need to know about oncology cover in South Africa.

Read more: https://curemed.co.za/oncology-cover-south-africa/

What South African medical schemes must pay for cancer, how oncology thresholds work on Discovery Health and Bonitas in 2026, and where Gap Cover helps.

03/09/2026

Submitting a Gap Cover claim? Knowing what to submit, when to submit it and how the process works can help avoid unnecessary delays.

Our latest guide covers the documents you’ll need, claim deadlines, common reasons claims are declined and what to do if your claim is rejected. 👇

Read the full guide here: https://curemed.co.za/how-to-claim-gap-cover-south-africa/

26/08/2026

Taking out Gap Cover? Make sure you know when you can actually claim.

Waiting periods can vary - especially for pre-existing conditions, pregnancy or when switching providers.

So, what are the rules and how long could you have to wait? We break down Gap Cover waiting periods in South Africa for 2026 and what to know before signing up.

👉 Read the full guide: https://curemed.co.za/gap-cover-waiting-periods-south-africa/

How long Gap Cover waiting periods run in South Africa, what the Demarcation Regulations allow, pregnancy rules, and how to switch without restarting the clock.

19/08/2026

Looking for a hospital plan under R1,500 per month?

Our latest article looks at the hospital plan options available in South Africa for under R1,500 in 2026, including what they cover, income requirements, hospital networks and important costs to consider when comparing your options.

Read more: https://curemed.co.za/hospital-plans-under-r1500-south-africa/

A Curemed Advisor explains the two genuine hospital plans under R1,500 in South Africa for 2026, plus two options with GP benefits, income bands and networks.