January 2009

Invitation to bid ›

The Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) was registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998 with effect from 1 January 2005 as a restricted membership medical scheme for Public Service Employees.
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GEMS keeps 2009 member contribution increases low while increasing benefits ›

The Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) today announced that members will only have to pay 11,18% more per month in 2009 for their healthcare cover, despite the fact that their benefits have been substantially enhanced by benefit limit increases which include new and innovative benefits.
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GEMS provides healthcare cover to the previously uncovered ›

We now have approximately 300 000 principal members and provide healthcare cover to more than 800 000 people.
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Amakhosi to join state medical fund ›

The Government Employees Medical Scheme (Gems) will gain at least 900 new members next year following the state's decision to provide amakhosi with medical aid benefits.
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