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Medical aid plan downgrades increase as tough economy bites

By Janice Roberts at New Media
23 April 2019 • 1 min read

Tracy Janssens, Branch Head at Alexander Forbes Health

In an average year, only 2% to 3% of Alexander Forbes Health medical aid members change plans, either upgrading or downgrading. In 2018, Alexander Forbes Health saw 5.2% of their clients making changes to their plans – almost equally up and down. But in 2019, there was a 6.7% average, reflecting a 3.8% downgrade and 2.9% upgrade. (more…)


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