Onyx is a top-of-the-range benefit option that offers extensive cover. On the Onyx option you can claim certain out-of-hospital expenses - such as General Practitioner (GP) and specialist visits, contraceptives or basic radiology - from your day-to-day Block Benefit.
View your 2018 benefit schedule
Click here to see what GEMS does not pay for.
Contributions (how much you pay each month to be a member of GEMS)
As always, GEMS aims to bring you the best possible healthcare benefits to suit your needs. Offering you more choices is what our commitment to you is about.
The contributions in the table below do not include employer subsidies. In some cases, you might qualify for a subsidy from your employer. A subsidy is an amount your employer pays towards the cost of being covered by GEMS. If you qualify for a subsidy, the employer will pay a portion of the contribution each month and you will pay the rest. You must find out about the subsidy from your employer.
If you have any questions about your subsidy, you should discuss them with your Human Resources (HR) Department. A useful contribution calculator will help you to work out your monthly contributions, if you are employed in the public service.
| Salary Band | Member | Adult | Child |
| R0 - R12 760 | R4 108 | R3 072 | R1 229 |
| R12 760.01- R27 189 | R4 275 | R3 179 | R1 334 |
| R27 189.01 + | R4 616 | R3 465 | R1 488 |
Note:
Salary column: This reflects the monthly salary amount before tax or other benefits are deducted.
Member column: This column shows how much the principal member, who is the public service employee registered with GEMS, has to pay.
Adult column: This oclumn shows how much you have to pay for your adult dependants.
Child column: This column shows how much you have to pay for a child dependant. GEMS covers children up to the age of 21, unless the child is mentally or physically disabled or is below 28 years of age and is a student registered at a recognised educational instutution.
Contribution statements
We send a contribution statement to members who owe money to GEMS on a monthly basis. We also send a contribution statement to all members on a quarterly basis. The contribution statement sets out your monthly contribution payment and any money that you owe to GEMS. This statement helps you to check that your contributions are always up-to-date.
Managing arrear contributions
You might be behind in your payment to GEMS if any of the following happen:
GEMS will send you a letter confirming the amount that you owe us. You will also receive a monthly contribution statement if your payments are behind.
If you need help with paying the contributions you owe, please contact the Scheme or ask your HR Department to help you with the repayment terms.
Remember: Your annual contribution increases are effected in January and may be increased with your annual salary increase. It is your responsibility to ensure that your contributions are paid monthly and are up to date.
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