Vision and Mission - Coucil for Medical Schemes

Vision and Mission

Vision

A medical schemes industry which is regulated to protect the interests of members and to promote fair and equitable access to private health financing.

Mission

The Council will act in an administratively fair and transparent manner with integrity and professionalismand will achieve our vision by:

Informing the public about their rights and duties

Ensuring that all entities conducting the business of a Medical Scheme comply with the act

Ensuring that complaints raised by members and the public are handled appropriately and speedily

Improving the management and governance of medical schemes

Advising the Minister of appropriate regulatory interventions that will assist in attaining the national health policy objectives

Strategic Objectives

Secure an appropriate level of protection for beneficiaries of medical schemes and the public by authorizing the conduct of medical schemes business and monitoring the financial performance and soundness of schemes
Provide support and guidance to trustees and promote the understanding of the medical schemes environment by trustees, beneficiaries and the public.
Foster compliance with the Act by medical schemes, administrators, managed care entities and brokers and initiate enforcement action where required.
Investigate and resolve complaints raised by beneficiaries and the public.
Monitor the impact of the Act, research developments, and recommend policy options to improve the regulatory environment.
Foster the continued development of CMS as an employer of choice.
Develop strategic alliances nationally, regionally and internationally

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