Media Archive 2008
GEMS keeps 2009 member contribution increases low while increasing benefits›
Added: 7 November 2008
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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Goverment medical scheme grows 342%›
Added: 7 November 2008
The Government Employees Medical Scheme (Gems) is engulfing the medical aid industry, with the number of principal members on the scheme increasing by 342% to just under 200 000 members for the 12 months to end-December 2007.
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Female public servants can now have their 'Gems' reduced ›
Added: 7 November 2008
Members on the Emerald and Onyx plans, now have cover for breast reductions.
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State casts medical aid net wider ›
Added: 3 September 2008
The government's new medical scheme for civil servants has extended membership to people who were previously uninsured.
Read full article › GEMS brings its second AGM to the Eastern Cape ›
Added: 30 June 2008
The Scheme held its second Annual General Meeting (AGM) of members in Port Elizabeth on Monday 30 June 2008 at the Boardwalk Conference Centre.
Read full article› Inaugural Annual GEMS Symposium ›
Added: 4 June 2008
The Inaugural Annual GEMS Symposium was held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Read full article› Real 'Friends of GEMS' ›
Added: 8 July 2008
Since its inception the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) has adopted a progressive, forward thinking strategy, which prioritises members and their healthcare providers.
Read full article› Annual General Meeting - 30 June 2008 ›
Added: 30 June 2008
The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Boardwalk Conference Centre, 2nd Avenue, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, on Monday 30 June 2008 at 10:00.
Read full article› GEMS is a success ›
Added: 25 June 2008
One of the successes of the Department of Public Service and Administration has been the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), says Minister Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi.
Read full article› Government Employees Medical Scheme - a shining gem ›
Added: 4 June 2008
One of the successes of the Department of Public Service and Administration has been the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), says Minister Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi.
Read full article› Government scheme is bucking industry trends ›
Added: 18 April 2008
The Government Employees Medical Scheme has safely navigated the financial tightrope faced by most medical schemes in the first two years of operation and beating industry trends, according to its Principal Officer, Dr Eugene Watson
Read full article› Slow but steady rise ›
Added: 14 March 2008
After years of oscillating around 7m, the medical aid industry is experiencing impressive growth with a rise in the number of medically insured people being boosted by the Government Employees Medical Scheme (Gems).
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