Medical Aid for Pensioners and Retired Senior Citizens

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It is accepted part of life that as we need more medical care as we get older. Pensioners and retired senior citizens are understandably concerned – both age and their income are obstacles to ensuring health and affording medical care. Fortunately South Africa has a world class private healthcare sector but it can be expensive. Medical aid is necessary to afford these services and pensioners should ensure that they have the best medical aid cover that they can afford.

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Age Limit for Children and the Elderly on Medical Aid

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There is actually no age limit on medical aid. Any person of any age who has the right to live and work in South Africa can sign up for medical aid cover. However, there are some restrictions and penalties depending on when you join a medical aid. Your age is not used in a discriminatory manner to determine your level of cover. In fact medical aids in South African accepts any person for cover irrespective of their age or health status although some exclusions may apply for a specified waiting period.

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