In December 2020, the Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize announced the appointment of a new Council for the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), taking into account the interests of members and medical schemes.
The Council, which is empowered by the Medical Schemes Act (131 of 1998), consists of 15 members that represent a variety of skills and backgrounds, and include experts in law, finance, actuarial sciences, economics, medical sciences, corporate governance and consumer affairs. The term of the Council is three years from date of appointment, with one reappointment.
Read more on the appointment in the CMS Press Release 16 of 2020: Minister of Health appoints new Council for medical schemes regulator.