TIPS ON MANAGING MEDICAL COSTS

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken an enormous toll on the country’s economy, which has meant that many South Africans have lost jobs, taken salary cuts, or have not received annual salary increases. Therefore, families have to tighten their belts and look at ways of making their household rands stretch even further. Healthcare costs are ever-increasing, and managing them can help to ease your financial burden. Lerato Mosiah, chief executive of the Health Funders Association, an industry body representing medical schemes and medical scheme administrators, offers advice.