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Source: Blue Chip, 01 November 2006.MAKING A DIFFERENCE TO THE
HEALTH AND LIVES OF OUR MEMBERS EVERY SINGLE DAY
The medical schemes industry has a reputation for complicated jargon.
But Liberty Medical Scheme is looking to change this - making medical
aid easier to understand, and offering better options to suit the needs
of small and medium businesses.
Liberty Medical Scheme aspires to offer small and medium businesses
an accessible, friendly healthcare solution. Our guiding vision is to
become the provider of choice for South Africans seeking enthusiastic
personalised service, simplicity, convenience, and value for money. In
partnership with Liberty Life, the Liberty Medical Scheme is committed
to innovative and relevant product design, world-class service features,
and quality interactions with our customers.
Liberty Medical Scheme is favoured with an A+ credit rating as well
as a healthy membership profile and solvency ratio. The scheme also has
a range of value-for-money options and a track record of competitive
rate adjustments. But with all this going for us, our competitive
advantage is still the dedicated team of people who are passionate about
making a difference to the health and lives of our members every single
day.
Most business owners are concerned with how they can grow, improve
their competitiveness and retain their best employees, however, they
also cannot afford to worry about the administration of benefits such as
medical aid. This means that many put off structuring a benefits package
for their employees. Liberty Medical Scheme's specialty is offering
healthcare solutions that suit the unique needs of small and medium
businesses.
Our corporate healthcare solution revolves around 3 key strategies:
- Personal and professional attention
- Efficient medical aid claims settlements
- Simple and affordable healthcare options
Benefits include access to a relationship manager, health education
seminars, interactive workplace website, on-site health services,
specialised disease management, wellness programmes, profile reporting,
and much more.
Liberty Medical Scheme offers a full range of options, which are
designed to meet the different health and financial needs of members and
employers.
Costly treatment is taken care of
The most costly services that need to be covered are treatment in
hospital and treatment for chronic illnesses. In addition, taking
preventative measures can keep a person healthy, but most people tend to
put off such treatment. All 8 options therefore include these three core
benefits, although the level of cover differs depending on the option
selected.
More routine treatment can be covered or self-funded
Routine medical treatment is usually less expensive than going into
hospital and generally more manageable. Medical treatment such as visits
to the GP or specialist, medicine for colds and flu, x-rays, blood tests
and contact lenses, may or may not be funded, depending on the option
selected.
Covered for extreme and professional sports
- Rehabilitation and counselling treatment for victims of crime
- Treatment for life-threatening diseases is designed to ensure
wellness and longevity
- Accidental trauma cover from day one, irrespective of waiting
periods or exclusions
- Recognition of previous health cover for ex-patriots and
immigrants
- Generous cover for MRI and CAT scans
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