About Selfmed Medical Scheme

Selfmed is a registered, medium size, open medical aid scheme that was established in 1965 and formally registered on 19 November 1974.
The Scheme is a firmly established autonomous INDEPENDENT Legal ENTITY regulated by The Medical Schemes Act no.131 of 1998.

The Scheme was founded 45 years ago and has established a strong track record.

Member of the Ethics Institute of South AfricaSelfmed understands and is committed to good governance and ethical business conduct. Selfmed is one of only very few medical schemes to have joined the Ethics Institute of South Africa.

Who owns Selfmed Medical Scheme?

Selfmed is an autonomous, INDEPENDENT, Legal ENTITY and belongs to its members.

Who is the Controlling Body of the Scheme?

Selfmed Medical Scheme is controlled by a Board of Trustees elected by the members:

Barry D. Reide (Chairman), Mellville Bartlett (Vice-Chairman), and Willem H. Boshoff.

The well-being of Selfmed is more than a fiduciary duty to the Trustees, as can be testified from the time and energy that they devote to Selfmed and members' interests.

What is the Scheme's Solvency Ratio?

With solvency levels well in excess of legislative requirements the Scheme's extremely favourable financial position offers members financial stability, security and peace of mind. The scheme's financial strength is directly attributable to the diligence and active management.

What about Administration?

Why Selfmed?

The Selfmed vision is consolidated into a value statement that embraces the values and corner-stones of the Scheme.

Simplicity, Sincerity, Security, Service.

What about Support and Accessibility?

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Cape Town
021 943 2300

Durban
031 576 0366

Free State
011 466 6068

Johannesburg
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Port Elizabeth
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