Don't cancel medical aid cover yet as NHI will take years to take effect
Experts weigh in on how controversial scheme will affect medical aid members and state patients
15 May 2024 - 21:19
Those with medical aid cover should not rush to cancel their membership as the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) will take several years before it comes into effect, health minister Joe Phaahla said...
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