Over the last few weeks, the media has been abuzz with sensational articles covering the contribution increases being set by medical schemes. Unfortunately not all the articles were accurate or balanced.

 

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Bonitas Medical Fund ("Bonitas") was established in 1982 an is the second largest open medical scheme in the country in terms of principal membership. The scheme has historically displayed a high exposure to government members, although this has decreased in recent years, largely on the back of successful growth in the corporate buying segment of the Market.

 

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Few would have imagined that when Bonitas was launched almost 30 years ago, the fund would become South Africa's second largest open medical scheme and a multi-billion rand entity that cares for almost 700 000 beneficiaries, according to Peta Smuts Acting CEO.

 

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Bonitas and the Council for Medical Schemes’ settlement
 In terms of the court order of the South Gauteng High Court granted by Judge Nigel Willis on 27 May 2011, Bonitas Medical Fund was placed under curatorship effectively placing myself, Joseph Maluleke, in control of Bonitas.
 

 

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Council for Medical Schemes and Bonitas agree on settlement
Following my recent letter covering Bonitas’ excellent financial results, I am pleased to announce that Bonitas Medical Fund and the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) have reached an amicable settlement which effectively brings the two-year dispute to an end.  
 

 

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Bonitas’ surpluses receive a R 500 million boost.  
The submission of Bonitas’ excellent financial results as at 31 December 2010 to the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) last week is sure to turn heads and get the industry talking. With the positive media coverage generated by the results, it is plain to see that Bonitas is truly focused on delivering on its promise to take its members’ needs seriously. 
 

 

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BONITAS MEDICAL FUND: CONTRIBUTIONS AND BENEFITS FOR 2011
We are once again very happy to communicate our 2011 benefits and contributions. 2010 has certainly not been an easy year for all industries and our industry was no exception. This was influenced by various factors as well as the global economic meltdown.

 

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 PUBLISHED: ..2010/05/30 Bonitas Medical Fund has strengthened its doctor network model...

Attention to all bonitas members on primary and standard options:

Here's how your new, more effective doctor network model works

 

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Controversies Concerning Bonitas: A right of reply

Recently, a press release was issued by the Council for Medical Schemes concerning court cases involving Bonitas Medical Fund.

We wish to state that we find this release to be both premature and misleading. 

 

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