At the CMP Health Day held on 26 August, Elsabé Klinck of Benguela Health addressed a number of members and staff regarding the government's proposed NHI system. 23 Sep 2009 Read more >>

The chances are that you've noticed a whole lot of codes that appear on your various health practitioners' accounts which you've never really understood. These codes form part of the ICD-10 coding system, and it's important to us that you know what these codes mean and how we use them. 10 Jul 2009 Read more >>

In a series of shocking events, malpractice in local government hospitals and clinics has allegedly resulted in the death of two babies, and the gross neglect of women in labour. 10 Jul 2009 Read more >>

There has been much concern expressed by both medical aids and medical service providers over the Health Professions Council of South Africa's decision to scrap its system of “ethical tariffs”. 2 Jul 2009 Read more >>

This type of claim relates to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident or an incident for which a third party may be held liable, such as an injury covered under Workmen's Compensation, or a fall at a shopping mall. 2 Jul 2009 Read more >>

The birth of a baby is probably the most important event in the life of any couple - and of course the baby itself! Giving birth involves massive physiological and physical change in the mother and emotional stress for both parents. And pregnancy involves expense. 4 May 2009 Read more >>

Medical aids have their origins in mutual help organisations dedicated to the health of their members. With time, most have morphed into large, impersonal businesses where pursuit of sustainability occupies their forebrains. 24 Apr 2009 Read more >>

Nostalgia's not what it used to be, goes the saying and it also applies to medical aid, which has rapidly and dramatically changed over the last five years. Some say, it has been for the worse. 24 Apr 2009 Read more >>

A medical aid is also an information provider for its members. Getting the data - whether about medication or cost - with which you can make the right decisions - is as essential to peace of mind as medical care is to health. 26 Feb 2009 Read more >>

The reason for negotiating with doctors about charges is simple: we often can't afford their prices. Being direct about and asking the doctor to help find a solution to the cost implications of medical treatment will help you and the doctor. 24 Feb 2009 Read more >>

The 2006/7 annual report for the Council of Medical Schemes (CMS) is hardly light reading, but within the 175 pages of facts and figures there is plenty of evidence that Cape Medical Plan is secure, growing prudently and ensuring that members' money is actually spent on health care. 9 Oct 2008 Read more >>

In families, women make most of the family decisions: what to eat, what car to buy, where to holiday - and what medical aid to have. But when it comes to medical aid, do they get enough of the right information on which to base good decisions? And contemporary ways of regarding the roles of men and women cast into question traditional, gender-based decision-making. 22 Jul 2008 Read more >>

When members phone Cape Medical Plan, they engage with medically trained nursing sisters informed in medical aid procedures, and not call centre operatives. 6 Apr 2008 Read more >>

If Michael Moore's documentary, Sicko, were to be believed, Americans wanting adequate health care should migrate to Europe or Cuba. Moore's documentary is suffused with anger and bewilderment that his native United States can tolerate bloodstained citizens in gowns being ejected from hospitals because they can't pay. 4 Mar 2008 Read more >>

Maintaining health comes at a cost. Since your money pays for your health, you are best able to manage your expenditure. And we at Cape Medical Plan can back you up with our organizational clout and knowledge of the health sector. 1 Mar 2008 Read more >>

Charlene Schoeman, 47, has been appointed General Manager of Cape Medical Plan. The appointment was announced by CMP's board on 1 February 2008. 1 Feb 2008 Read more >>

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Increasingly medical aids expect you to carry part of the cost. Relative proportions vary between medical aids depending on their structure, solvency and product options. In general, members' proportions are growing. 7 Aug 2007 Read more >>