Cancer Treatment - ICON appointed as Society's Designated Service Provider as from 1 January 2012
The Independent Clinical Oncology Network (ICON) is a nationwide network of specialists in oncology who are committed to widening access to quality cancer care in South Africa. Against a backdrop of escalating healthcare costs, ICON provides innovative, cost-effective oncology services and solutions in the field of managed healthcare. It is unswerving in its aim to reduce wastage and secure the highest quality cancer care for the broadest number of patients. This is a progressive approach that combines population risk management with individualised care. To read more and view the Network of specialists associated to ICON, click on the link: www.cancernet.co.za |
Clicks Direct Medicines appointed as new chronic medication DSP
The Trustees and management of the Society wish to advise that the Society has terminated its contract with Chronicare due to poor service levels experienced. Clicks directmedicines has been appointed as the DSP for the provision of chronic medicines via courier/post to members with immediate effect. Read more ... |
Payment Run Dates 2012
A list of the dates when mid-month, month-end and EFT payments will
be made in 2012. Read more ... |
Generic Reference Pricing
Aligned to practice employed elsewhere in the medical aid industry, the Society will from 1 January 2010 base its medicine benefits (for both chronic and acute medicines) on the cost of generic medicines (called generic reference pricing - GRP), rather than brand-name medicines. Read the attached article for more information on how GRP will affect you. Read more ... |
Member Guide 2012
The De Beers Benefit Society has a long and proud history of offering members a cost-effective and competitive benefit structure. As a member
of the Society you are assured of individual attention, excellent service
and access to private health care for you and your dependants.
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Whistle Blowing
A global Fraud and Ethics Hotline Service has been implemented and officially launched in May 2008. Read more ... |
Trustees' Closed User Group
Trustees of the De Beers Benefit Society can log in here to view all the
information that they need to know, to ensure the smooth running of
the Society. Log in here ... |
Login to Online Enquiries
This is a free Enquiry facility; use it to check personal details, claims
history, the status of submitted claims and benefits available.
All this is available 24 hours a day in real time. Login or Register here ... |
Promotion of Access to Information Act - April 2009
The De Beers Benefit Society is the oldest registered Medical Scheme in
South Africa. It was established on 14 February 1889 at the request of CJ Rhodes after a disastrous fire claimed the lives of 212 miners at the De
Beers Mine in July 1888. Read more ... |
De Beers Benefits Society Commemorative Brochure
Founded in 1889, the Benefit Society celebrated its centenary in 1989. Included here is the Commemorative Brochure, prepared by the Manager
of the Society. Read more ... | |
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 Prescribed Minimum Benefits
The Medical Schemes Act specifies
that with effect 1 January 2004,
all registered medical schemes
must pay without limit or co-
payment for the medication for
the treatment of 25 prescribed
chronic conditions.
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