Bestmed Medical Scheme and Total Risk Administratorss - A no go for women. A no go for Breast cancer.

My mother required blood tests, CTs and MRI to check for breast cancer. This was the first time in 10 years, since she took out medical aid cover with Bestmed that she required tests after being directed by her GP to undergo same. Inexplicably, I was forced to make cash payments along the way and to reclaim the shortfall from my gap cover. I am out of pocket for atleast R3,600 for the blood tests and R12,600 for the MRI. Bestmed did not cover the blood tests and short paid on the CTs and MRIs FOR BREAST CANCER.

I cannot imagine the struggle for people who cannot afford the blood tests, CTs and MRIs in the face of a potential life changing condition.

I would not recommend Bestmed and Total Risk Administrators gap cover for women especially with the high rate of breast cancer. Thankfully, the test came back negative.