The Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) membership base has grown by 4.65% from 2022 to 2023 (8.5% for the three years 2021 to 2023), sustaining its membership growth in a medical scheme sector where membership has largely been stagnant. GEMS ended the 2023 reporting year with over 844,000 principal members and just over 2.3 million beneficiaries. Speaking yesterday at the GEMS annual general meeting, the Scheme’s Chairperson, Dr Nomzamo Tutu, said GEMS’ financial performance is a testament to the astute management and discharging of fiduciary responsibilities demonstrated by the GEMS Board assisted by the Executive Management Team led by the
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