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Trustee Elections 2009/2010

The tri-annual DBBS trustee election process has now commenced. Please click on the link below for a copy of the election brochure explaining the 2009/2010 election process. Please note that the brochure includes a nomination form on the reverse side. Nominations close on
16 November 2009 and you are encouraged to participate in this process. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact
David Datnow on 053 – 80-7 3363/ Diane Mushet on 053 – 807 3362
should you wish to participate in the nomination process. Download document here ...


Payment Run Dates 2010

A list of the dates when mid-month, month-end and EFT payments will
be made in 2010. 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 ...


Chronic Medication and Society Dispensaries change

Chronicare Medicines have been appointed as the designated service provider for the provision of chronic medication. Read more ...


Member Guide 2010

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.
Read more ...


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 ...


Document Repository

• Annual General Meeting Read more ...
• News Flash Read more ...
• Benefit and Contributions 2009 Read more ...
• Member Guide 2009 Read more ...
• Payment Dates for 2009 View document here ...
• Change in payment policy 2008 View document here ...

 






  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.
 Read more ...



 

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