Get Gems Chronic Medication Form 2013-2024

The Chronic Illness Benefit (CIB) provides cover for disease-modifying therapy only, which means that not all medicines for a listed condition are automatically covered by the Chronic Illness Benefit (CIB).

Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both. Chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.

Typically, a patient with a chronic disease is issued with a repeat prescription for six months. Between the six-monthly clinical assessments, a stable patient only needs to visit the health care facility to collect his/her medicine.

Acute medication is designed to target the specific condition and, instead of treating symptoms only, it treats the illness associated with the symptoms. Common, acute medications you have probably heard of are: Panado and other forms of painkiller, for the treatment of headaches and other pains.

You can apply for the Chronic Disease Benefit in the following ways: Call Chronic Medicine Management (CMM) on 0860 002 153 between 8.30am and 5pm on Monday to Thursday, and between 9am and 5pm on Fridays. Apply here at .fedhealth.co.za. ... Ask your doctor or pharmacist to apply on your behalf.

Q: What is Chronic medication? A: Medication that is taken on a daily basis for a period exceeding 6 months is defined as Chronic medication. Medical aids are obliged to pay for chronic medication when such medication forms part in the treatment of a PMB CONDITION.

Tanzanite One This option was previously known as Sapphire and is designed to be the most affordable of all GEMS medical aid options in 2023. This entry-level package is tailored for employees in levels 1-5 with benefits subject to specialist referral rules and network general physician nomination.

A medication was considered chronic if prescribed for 30 days or longer.