2018 Option Selection
It's time to consider your healthcare needs for 2018
Start the New Year knowing that you and your dependants are covered by the best option for your needs.
Choosing the right benefit option is an important step to a healthier you. We encourage you to take the time to understand the benefits each option offers and to consider your financial and healthcare needs before making your choice. The following will help you to select your option and start the New Year in the best way possible:
UNDERSTAND YOUR OPTIONS, UNDERSTAND YOUR BENEFITS
Read through the 2018 benefit schedule and contribution table to find out what benefits are offered for each option and how much it will cost.
- Experience the GEMS Difference - a message from our Principal Officer and GEMS points of difference
- Option selection brochure - contains the information you need to make your choice
- Note that there is a new option that was introduced in the last year - The Emerald Value option offers members access to the same benefits offered on the Emerald option, but at a more affordable rate. The Emerald Value option (EVO) improves healthcare through care coordinated by your nominated General Practitioner (GP). Please note that on Emerald Value you need to have a nominated network GP and you are also required to only use hospitals on the GEMS hospital network. Make sure that one of our network hospitals is in your and your dependants' area by referring to the Emerald Value Hospital Network List.
CONSIDER YOUR NEEDS
Carefully consider your and your dependants' healthcare needs and budget for the year ahead.
MAKE YOUR CHOICE
After careful consideration, decide if you need to remain on your current option, or if you need to change to a different option for 2018. Remember, whichever method you choose to change your option, it needs to reach us by 7 December 2017. GEMS provides a number of ways for you to advise the scheme of your decision:
Online
- Sign in to Member Online via www.gems.gov.za (click on "Sign In" on the top right of your screen)
- Click the Option Selection icon under Navigate on the Menu to make your option change
Cellphone
- Dial *134*4367#
- Enter your member number
- Enter your ID number
- Select your option
- Confirm your selection
24-hour automated self-service facility
- Call our 24-hour automated self-service facility on 0860 00 4367 and select option two (2)
- Select the language in which you want to be assisted
- Press 1 and then press zero (0) to change your option
- As the main member you will need to enter your membership number, ID number and cellphone number
Email, Fax, Post, GEMS Walk-in Centre - Complete the attached Make your choice for 2018 form and send the completed form to any of the following:
- Email: enquiries@gems.gov.za
- Fax: 0861 00 4367
- Hand it in at your nearest GEMS Walk-in Centre or Client Liaison Officer (CLO)
- Post: GEMS, Private Bag X782, Cape Town 8000
Make YOUR choice for 2018 and experience the GEMS difference!
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