Healthcare financial planning resolutions for 2025

Prioritise access to quality healthcare and protect yourself from financial stress As we step into 2025, families are diligently re-evaluating household budgets, distinguishing the “must-haves” from the “nice-to-haves,” and seeking smarter ways to manage essential expenses. One critical area under scrutiny is healthcare coverage, a universally acknowledged necessity, but at what cost and benefit level […]

Gap Cover Mega Claims: Unpacking the Drivers

Gap Cover Mega Claims: Unpacking the Drivers The rising values of gap claims are showing an alarming increase in the shortfalls between what medical schemes pay versus what healthcare providers charge for in-hospital procedures. Recent claims data from Sirago Underwriting Managers, a gap insurance provider, reveals a sobering reality: just 20 mega claims paid in […]