Babies are expensive. We're talking “a pram that costs more than your first car” expensive. “R900 organic cotton onesie with ‘Cute or what?’ embroidered on it” expensive. But most of all? Private hospital expensive. Specialist expensive. “Sorry, your medical aid doesn’t cover the full amount” expensive.

So, you’ve finally decided to join a medical aid. Maybe you’ve landed a full-time gig, started a family, or just realised that private hospital bills are no joke. Whatever your reason, welcome! But if you’re joining a little later in life or after being uncovered for a while, you might bump into two confusing terms: waiting periods and late joiner penalties.

Navigating adulthood means managing expenses for essentials like Medical Aid—a necessity that often feels like a burden until it’s needed. Hippo simplifies the process, saving you time and money by comparing top plans in minutes. Discover how to protect your health and wallet with ease. Adulting doesn’t have to be hard—Hippo is here to help!

A brief analysis of some of the larger schemes in the industry reveal that most contribution increases are in double digit territory, while those that boast single digit average contribution increases are not far behind. Here's some expert tips for choosing the right medical aid in 2025.

Everyone will tell you that pregnancy is a magical, spiritual journey. It is, but one undertaken with swollen ankles, bouts of nausea and strange cravings as your little miracle starts to take over every aspect of your life.

The South African Council for Medical Schemes has just announced their suggested increase percentage margin (5% + utilisation) for the 2023/2024 medical aid scheme premium increases coming up. Let's find out what that means for you and if there's anything you can do to ease the impact of coming changes on your pocket.