Boy Scouts and Girl Guides live by the motto, ‘Be Prepared.’ It is a wise motto for all. Moms do it by default – their bags are always stocked with extras, and an umbrella…just in case. Dads do it by making sure there is a rugby or soccer ball in the boot…just in case. Broadly speaking, we like to be prepared.
But we cannot be prepared for every eventuality. That is the unique benefit of medical South African Gap Cover –it is your ‘be prepared’ for ‘just in case.’ When it comes to looking after our health, there are many things we put in place to be prepared.
We join a gym or exercise programme
We are all aware of the benefits of regular exercise. It aids better sleep and helps to lower the risk of some diseases (including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure), as well as helping to overcome mild depression. We are prepared to pay for gym memberships, Pilates classes and ‘Walk for Life’ programmes when it comes to putting steps in place to look after our health.
Exercise is also beneficial as part of a weight loss programme. Many South Africans struggle with being overweight. Worryingly, with obesity on the rise in adults and children, there are concerning health risks. And what if you put your back out while exercising? This might prompt you to consider Gap Cover just in case you require a visit to the hospital.
We embark on a healthy eating plan
There is much information out there warning us of the health risks of additives, too much sugar, and consuming too much processed and fast food. That hopefully has us all rushing to the food pyramid to ensure we eat a balanced and healthy diet. However, being prepared to give up regular trips to KFC and limiting our sugar intake is not a guarantee against needing a hospital procedure. South African Gap Cover might be worth having…just in case.
We take out Medical Aid
When it comes to budgeting for your family’s health, one of the top priorities is Medical Aid. You will make financial sacrifices to make sure you and your family’s health is covered and provided for. You scrutinise the benefits and options so that you are prepared for when you need that hospitalisation procedure or treatment.
We might need to consider Gap Cover
In a previous blog entitled ‘Mind the Gap,’ the basics and benefits of Gap Cover were outlined. With rising medical costs compounded by your Medical Aid provider only paying a percentage of your bills, Gap Cover is a solid option to consider to cover the financial shortfall. It’s your ‘backup plan’, helping you to ‘be prepared’ for that ‘just in case’ eventuality which you cannot always be prepared for.
If you would like some more information on Day1 Health’s affordable Gap Cover option, Gap Wise, and what it covers, please visit our website or contact us to speak to a consultant.
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