Council for Medical Schemes

07/11/2025

Have you ever wondered what role accredited healthcare brokers play in your medical scheme?

They help you understand your options with services covered by your contribution and regulated by the CMS, but using one is optional.

Learn more about brokers here: https://bit.ly/3WJ4qOB

31/10/2025

CMS continues to promote smart, informed healthcare decisions! Our Education and Training team wrapped up the week in Madibeng with the North West Department of Education, engaging colleagues on choosing a medical scheme and benefit options wisely.

31/10/2025

Review season is here! Most medical schemes have released their 2026 contribution increases and benefit updates. Make sure your scheme still fits your needs with our guides on what to look out for when reviewing your options:

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4oAEiSx

29/10/2025

Our Education and Training team continues to make an impact!

Yesterday, Ms Caroline Mokgehle joined healthcare colleagues at Dr Yusuf Dadoo Hospital to discuss how they can assist patients in navigating and accessing their medical scheme benefits.

29/10/2025

Education and Training Officer, Ms Caroline Mokgehle, recently represented the CMS at a breast cancer awareness event in Polokwane.

This forms part of our ongoing efforts to educate medical scheme members about the importance of regular screening and their entitlements to cancer diagnosis and treatment through PMBs.

22/10/2025

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, yet many people suffer in silence. As we observe , this explains how to spot the signs of depression and care from your medical scheme: http://bit.ly/3L02JK4

15/10/2025

Struggling with fatigue, dizziness, or tingling hands and feet lately?

You might be low on Vitamin B12. Learn more about the symptoms, treatment, and PMB level of care for Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anaemia in the latest : http://bit.ly/4qgIzMa

10/10/2025

This , the CMS reminds all medical scheme members that mental health is just as important as physical health. If you or someone you know needs support, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Learn more about cover for mental health here: http://bit.ly/4mU3jWT

09/10/2025

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), led by the Chairperson and Registrar, is presenting the 2024/25 CMS Annual Report to the Portfolio Committee on Health.

Watch the live stream here:

Portfolio Committee on Health(National Assembly), Briefing by the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) on its analysis of the Health Sector’s Annual Re...