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Medical aid plays an important role in providing healthcare cover and peace of mind to consumers. There are several practical ways for members to optimally use their benefits, thereby keeping their out-of-pocket expenses to the minimum. Preve...
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What are Prescribed Minimum Benefits? Prescribed Minimum Benefits are a set of defined benefits for which all medical schemes in South Africa have to provide cover to medical scheme beneficiaries in terms of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 19...
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Momentum Medical Scheme underwriters assess the medical risk that new applicants pose to the Scheme and use the risk management tools provided by legislation to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Scheme. These risk management tools i...
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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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Medical tax credit system: 1 March 2026 – 28 February 2027 Medical scheme tax credits – applies to all taxpayers (section 6A) This is in respect of medical scheme contributions (paid to a registered medical scheme) made by the taxpayer, o...
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Employer groups For new groups or addition of members to existing groups, the 2026 cut-off dates are as follows: 16 January 13 February 13 March 17 April 15 May 19 June 17 July 14 August 18 September 16 October 13 Novembe...
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Before remitting funds, please call the person responsible for your matter to verify that the bank account you have on record is a legitimate bank account of Momentum. Cyber-criminals may use emails or letters or links that appear to be sent...
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Summary claims statement Understanding your Momentum Medical Scheme claims statement Please follow the numbering shown in the image above. Notes to understanding the Summary claims statement The details of your chosen benefit opti...