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05 2026 Contribution and Benefit changes with Dr Stan Moloabi

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GEMS Principal Officer Dr Stan Moloabi discusses changes for 2026.

GEMS Principal Officer, Dr Stan Moloabi, discusses the 2026 contribution and benefit changes as well as the 2026 Option Selection period.
Chapters
  • 00:06 Introduction to GEMS and upcoming contribution increases
  • 03:11 Annual option change period and accessibility
  • 07:21 How GEMS kept contribution increases low
  • 10:13 GEMS affordability compared to other schemes
  • 13:02 Addressing fraud, waste, and abuse
  • 19:16 Changes to Tanzanite 1 option
  • 29:59 Changes to Ruby option and network benefits
  • 32:24 GEMS customer service recognition and option change reminders
26 Nov English South Africa Government · Health & Fitness

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