NHI may lead to exodus of young and healthy, warns BHF

10 December 2023 - 00:00

The signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa could result in medical aid members opting out of  schemes — a move that would make medical aid even more unaffordable for the average South African, the Board of Healthcare Funders has warned. ..

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