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pepi · Jan 13, 2008, 08:06 AM

I need to go for a hip replacement , the medical aid we applied for, has put me on a waiting period for a year. We want to know is there any hospital plan or medical aid that we can join, that will cover the operation in a shorter period than a year. I live in South Africa.

Eleanora702 · Jan 19, 2008, 02:56 PM

There must be some sort of help out there for you, I too am currently waiting for a hip replacment. I'm not doing it for the fear in inself.. I will assume that money is an issue? If so the hospital is the place to be asking this question, they can assist you in a reduction for your hospital bill and Dr. Bill. I hope all works out for you..

Fr_Chuck · Jan 19, 2008, 03:32 PM

Not really up on medical insurance in south africa, I will assume this is currently through a state medical coverage, But with most insurance, there is nothing you are going to buy NOW, that would pay for something you already need ( pre existing condition) had you bought the insurance before you needed it, then you could have had coverage.

Eleanora702 · Jan 19, 2008, 07:19 PM

Well I am not " up on South Africa" medical insurance either sir, but any hospital is willing to take perhaps a lower percentage on what they are supposed to get, instead of not getting anything on their stay, and or surgery..

pepi · Jan 19, 2008, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Eleanora702

There must be some sort of help out there for you, I too am currently waiting for a hip replacment. I'm not doing it for the fear in inself.. I will assume that money is an issue? If so the hospital is the place to be asking this question, they can assist you in a reduction for your hospital bill and Dr. Bill. I hope all works out for you..

Hi Eleanora,
We have spoken to the hospital Social Worker already, on my husbands salary, we have to pay R100,000.00, that is why I asked if there is a medical aid or hospital plan we can jion, even if we must pay x-tra a month.

pepi · Jan 19, 2008, 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by Eleanora702

There must be some sort of help out there for you, I too am currently waiting for a hip replacment. I'm not doing it for the fear in inself.. I will assume that money is an issue? If so the hospital is the place to be asking this question, they can assist you in a reduction for your hospital bill and Dr. Bill. I hope all works out for you..

Hi Eleanora,
We have spoken to the hospital Social Worker already, on my husbands salary, we have to pay R100,000.00, that is why I asked if there is a medical aid or hospital plan we can join, even if we must pay x-tra a month. At least then we are covered for an other illness.

Eleanora702 · Jan 20, 2008, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by pepi

Hi Eleanora,
We have spoken to the hospital Social Worker already, on my husbands salary, we have to pay R100,000.00, that is why i asked if there is a medical aid or hospital plan we can jion, even if we must pay x-tra a month.

I'm not too sure, but I'll tell you what.. I will check into some of my resources, and I will get back online this afternoon and try to help you guys out.
No one on GODS earth should have to endure this type of pain. I do it because I have a large family, and my fears won't let me go to the hospital justtttt yet. Give me a few hours OK? Pepi...

Eleanora

Eleanora702 · Jan 20, 2008, 06:26 AM

South Africa has an extensive public sector health care system that provides services to approximately 36.5 million people, 80 percent of the population. For participants in this system, health care is virtually free at the point of consumption. Although there is a nominal $3 charge for a physician visit, this fee is almost always waived for those who cannot afford it - and almost everyone who currently uses the system is deemed unable to afford the charge. There is no charge for hospital care.

Like other health care systems around the world that offer free services, South Africa's public system is plagued by continuing problems of nonprice rationing.1 And like other health care systems in which the pressures of democracy affect the allocation of resources, South Africa's public system has been increasingly sacrificing expensive, curative services for the few who need them in order to expand less expensive, primary care services for the vast majority of people.2

THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN ABLE TO FIND AND IT SEEMS AS IF ALTHOUGH YOUR COUNTRY HAS 80% FREE MEDICAL CARE, AND ONLY 20% CAN AFFORD PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE? THEY DO NOT HAVE THE ROOM NOR THE DRS TO DO THE SURGERYS, COULD YOU TELL ME WHAT CITY YOU LIVE IN? THAT WOULD MAKE IT EASIER FOR ME, INSTEAD OF BEING SO GENERAL ADN VAGUE. FROM WHAT I'VE BEEN READING, IT SEEMS AS IF THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT INSURANCE PROGRAMS ALL OVER. AMERICAN TYPE PPOS AND HMOS.. GIVE ME YOUR INFORMATION, NOT HOUSE NUMBER OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT. JUST STATE AND CITY..

pepi · Jan 20, 2008, 06:32 AM

Thank you, I would really appreciate it, I know the fear, but we need to have it done, so get yours done so you can have your life back with your family.

pepi · Jan 20, 2008, 07:35 AM

I live in Cape Town South Africa. We have just moved here, the reason why we never had a medical aid was because of my husband working construction, that means work for a couple of months or weeks, then he has to wait for a new contract, and the medical aid want there installment every month.

Eleanora702 · Jan 20, 2008, 07:37 AM

What is your city and or providence I need that in order to help you..

pepi · Jan 20, 2008, 07:42 AM

Cape Town, Western Cape

Eleanora702 · Jan 20, 2008, 07:49 AM

Thank You..