Medical schemes have announced increases for next year averaging about 9.1%, but depending on your option your increase could be as high as 12%.
These increases are likely to leave a hole in your budget and you may be thinking of ditching your cover. But remember your cover is insurance protecting you from catastrophic expenses if you are injured or suffer a severe illness, so it is an essential on your budget...
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