The Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) was established to provide equitable access to comprehensive benefits by public service employees, a specific class of employees of the State. It is noteworthy that GEMS's establishment was driven by the public service and always informed by public service policy on conditions of service.
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The HIV/AIDS DMP offers treatment, care and support for all beneficiaries who are living with HIV/AIDS. We encourage you to enroll on the DMP as soon as possible, preferably from the time of diagnosis. If you are HIV positive, even if you are not taking ARVs yet - you will benefit by enrolling on the DMP.
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Do you know your rights as a GEMS member when visiting your GP, Dentist, Optometrist or Pharmacy on the Sapphire and Beryl Service Provider Network? If you are on the Sapphire or Beryl benefit options you must always make sure that your healthcare service provider is part of the GEMS Network.
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As a GEMS member, you have access to a dedicated emergency line (0800 444 367) that you can call 24-hours a day, seven (7) days a week. This number is displayed on the back of your GEMS membership card and must only be used when an ambulance is needed to assist with emergencies.
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To avoid out-of-pocket expenses, your doctor should not prescribe medicine that is not on the formulary (medicine list) for the benefit option you are on, or more expensive than the Scheme`s reference - i.e.: the medicine price list (MPL).
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As of 1 March 2012 the medical scheme tax rebate system was converted into a credit system. This is according to the Taxation Law Amendment Bill, published on 25 October 2011 and promulgated on 10 January 2012.
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