Lukho Mkwedi Phuthi welcomes Charlene Naidoo from WellBeings Africa in the studio to discuss medical aid basics amid expected 2026 cost increases. Medical aid contributions for 2026 are expected to increase between 6.8% and 8.8%. The Council for Medical Schemes is urging moderate hikes to maintain affordability and access to quality healthcare. They explained the importance of health coverage—medical aid, hospital plans, or insurance—and clarified the differences between the various options. The discussion covered Prescribed Minimum Benefits, medical savings accounts, and considerations for chronic illnesses, while emphasizing the role of healthy lifestyles in reducing healthcare costs. Heart to Heart

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