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Mandatory health insurance for SA is an ‘upgrade’ on NHI, proponents say

Posted in: Focus, Healthcare system, InFocus, Latest, NHI, Spotlight

The idea of mandatory medical scheme coverage for employed people has made a comeback after the case for it was made at a recent conference. Chris Bateman unpacks how a system with mandatory medical scheme membership for the employed might work and asked experts whether it represents a viable alternative to government’s NHI plans.

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Mandatory health insurance for SA is an ‘upgrade’ on NHI, proponents say

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