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Description Heart disease is a result of plaque build-up in your coronary arteries, a condition called atherosclerosis, that leads to blockages. The arteries, which start out smooth and elastic, become narrow and rigid, restricting blood flow...
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Description Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing. The coughing of...
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Description High blood pressure is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Blood pressure is determined both ...
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Description Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A chronic disease of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, on the inner lining of the large intestine. Crohn's disease and m...
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Why is non-disclosure investigated? Open enrolment forms a cornerstone of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998 (the Act), directed at preventing risk selection by medical schemes, and allows for any eligible person to join any open medical sc...
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Third party injuries are incidents where a third party was responsible for the injury and therefore maybe liable for medical expenses, such as a motor vehicle accident (MVA). Any amount recovered from a third party or from the Road Accident Fund f...
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Description Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the world’s most common neurological diseases. Nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are surrounded by a layer of protein called myelin. This layer protects the nerve and helps electrical sig...
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Description Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks itself, causing chronic joint inflammation. While it primarily affects joints, it can also cause inflammation of organs as the disease gets worse. People with...
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Description Mental health disorders comprise a broad range of diagnoses, with different symptoms. However, they are generally characterised by some combination of abnormal thoughts, emotions, behaviour, and relationships with others. Examples...
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Description Addison's disease is an endocrine or hormonal disorder that occurs in all age groups and affects men and women equally. Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, in some ca...