The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has raised major concerns over a new financial proposal by the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS). The regulator warns that the revised GEMS 2026 contribution increase might threaten the long-term financial stability of South Africa’s largest medical scheme. Public sector unions have consistently pressured GEMS to protect members from rising costs. In response, GEMS…
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Governance at Bonitas raises serious concerns
The growing unease surrounding the governance of Bonitas, South Africa’s second-largest medical scheme, continues to deepen. Recent responses from Bonitas and the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) have done little to quell concerns about questionable practices. Instead of offering transparency, they appear to be dodging key allegations, leaving stakeholders with more questions than answers. Bonitas’s recent decisions, particularly regarding its…