Vol 28 Issue 3
Mon, 3 Dec 2018
Contents
- Message from the Principal Officer;
- New Board of Trustees;
- Committee Members;
- Other points of discussion ;
1. Message from the Principal Officer.
The Nammed Annual General Members Meeting was held on the 14 June 2018 and I am pleased to confirm that the Fund ended the 2017 financial year with a positive financial result. The Fund continued to improve its position above the five year objectives set by the Board of Trustees. For the 2017 financial year the Fund ended the period with a surplus of N$ 25.2m of which N$7.5m was generated by investment income.
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Side Pannel
Medical Aid Options
Nammed
Basic
The Basic option provides reasonably-priced, primary healthcare services to the lower-income group. (Maximum monthly salary may not exceed N$7 000).
N$673
Overall Annual
Benefit of
Unlimited (State Facility)
Nammed
Trauma
The Trauma option offers comprehensive benefits for major medical expenses normally associated with hospitalisation. Ideal for members wishing to cover hospital costs only.
N$2298
Overall Annual
Benefit of
N$3 000 000.00
Nammed
Active
The Active option offers benefits associated with hospitalisation and day-to-day medical expenses. This option will cater for young, single people and smaller, healthy families.
N$1677
Overall Annual
Benefit of
N$1 500 000.00
Nammed
Essential
The Essential option is generally suited for the healthier person or family between 36 and 55, who seeks greater benefits than the Active option without needing as much as the Standard option offers.
N$3467
Overall Annual
Benefit of
N$2 200 000.00
Nammed
Standard
The Standard option offers benefits associated with hospitalisation and day-to-day medical expenses. This option is well-suited for the middle-to-higher-income earners who wish to enjoy peace of mind.
N$3985
Overall Annual
Benefit of
Unlimited
Nammed
Comprehensive
The Comprehensive option offers benefits associated with hospitalisation and day-to-day medical expenses. Ideal for members wishing to cover their medical costs to the greatest extent possible or whose health risks may be perceived as high.
N$5246
Overall Annual
Benefit of
Unlimited
Life Stages
18-25
Starters
- Beginning Employment.
- Low - Medium Income,
- Low Health needs,
- For unexpected medical needs.
26-35
Nest Builders
- Seek value rather than cheapest option.
- Need cover for expected medical needs for the young family..
36-55
Mid-Lifers
- Middle to High income levels,
- Medical Aid is a routine monthly expense,
- stable health needs,
56-60
Grey Foxes
- Moving towards retirement,
- Health risks and prevalence of chronic diseases increasing,
61+
Wise Owls
- Members approaching or in retirement,
- Increased prevelance of chronic diseases,
- Greater importance of extent of cover for major medical events like knee & hip replacements.