Mr Johnson (age 33), a technician at an internet company, currently earns a net income of...

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Mr Johnson (age 33), a technician at an internet company, currently earns a net income of R28 000 per month. Mr Johnson was diagnosed with epilepsy after an accident in 2021. Mr Johnson now has fixed monthly medical expenses for his condition of R1 500 for his medication. The accident left him with a debt of R37 000 because he had to pay the medical bills using his credit card. Mr Johnson has never belonged to a medical scheme but is considering joining one. He has approached you for advice. Advise Mr J's whether his pre-existing condition and the medication for his epilepsy would be covered under a medical scheme's prescribed minimum benefits (PMB). Mr Johnson (age 33), a technician at an internet company, currently earns a net income of R28 000 per month. Mr Johnson was diagnosed with epilepsy after an accident in 2021. Mr Johnson now has fixed monthly medical expenses for his condition of R1 500 for his medication. The accident left him with a debt of R37 000 because he had to pay the medical bills using his credit card. Mr Johnson has never belonged to a medical scheme but is considering joining one. He has approached you for advice. Advise Mr J's whether his pre-existing condition and the medication for his epilepsy would be covered under a medical scheme's prescribed minimum benefits (PMB).

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Yes Mr Johnsons preexisting condition and the medication for his epilepsy would likely be covered under a medical schemes prescribed minimum benefits ... View the full answer