Babies are expensive. We're talking “a pram that costs more than your first car” expensive. “R900 organic cotton onesie with ‘Cute or what?’ embroidered on it” expensive. But most of all? Private hospital expensive. Specialist expensive. “Sorry, your medical aid doesn’t cover the full amount” expensive.

While you may have some form of medical aid plan, depending on its structure, more often than not the scheme will not cover all the doctor and other specialist fees, or all procedures in hospital. Medical gap cover pays the difference between the medical aid rates and the higher actual cost charged.

Worried about how to cover the shortfall on Medical Aid co-payments? Use these helpful hacks and focus on healing your body rather than your bank balance.

Navigating adulthood means managing expenses for essentials like Medical Aid—a necessity that often feels like a burden until it’s needed. Hippo simplifies the process, saving you time and money by comparing top plans in minutes. Discover how to protect your health and wallet with ease. Adulting doesn’t have to be hard—Hippo is here to help!

Tax is confusing. Medical aids are confusing. Put them together and it can feel impossible to figure out. Is claiming medical expenses back from tax really worth it? We explain how it works to help you make up your mind about whether or not you want to.

A brief analysis of some of the larger schemes in the industry reveal that most contribution increases are in double digit territory, while those that boast single digit average contribution increases are not far behind. Here's some expert tips for choosing the right medical aid in 2025.

Breast cancer, followed by cervical cancer and cancer of the uterus, is one of the most common cancers among South African women and the number of incidences are increasing.

Medical aid rewards programmes like Discovery Vitality and Momentum Multiply help South Africans live healthier lives while offering perks like discounts and cashback. This blog compares these two popular programmes to help you understand their benefits and how they work.

Everyone will tell you that pregnancy is a magical, spiritual journey. It is, but one undertaken with swollen ankles, bouts of nausea and strange cravings as your little miracle starts to take over every aspect of your life.

If you’re an ordinary member of the public, you have 20 open market medical aid schemes to choose from. (The others only being open to certain professional organisations or companies.) So how can you effectively compare them to find the one that’s just right for you? Let’s take you through it.

If you’re pregnant or are planning on having a baby, you probably can’t wait to do the fun stuff, like picking out names and buying cute clothes that you secretly wish came in adult sizes.

It might be the perfect time to review your Medical Aid policy and decide whether you’ll need to upgrade or downgrade your current plan. But, deciding on the right scheme or plan can be daunting, as you’re constantly bombarded with Medical Aid jargon. Luckily, this year you’ll be in the know. We’ve taken a closer look at some Medical Aid terms to help you understand what they mean, so you can make an informed decision.