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A medical scheme is generally not allowed to refuse you membership, including on the grounds of past-ill health, or you being a high risk.
A scheme, can, however impose waiting periods.
A scheme is also not allowed to charge you a different (higher) premium because of your past medical history. It can, however, impose a “late joiner penalty”, which can range from an extra 5% to extra 75% of the premium, depending on your age and how long you have not had medical aid coverage.
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