Medical aid
Q: In South Africa where government hospitals do not treat patients and private hospital fees are unaffordable, is it permissible to take out a medical aid/hospital plan for health reasons? The medical aid/hospital plan offers the following:
1. Unlimited private hospital cover.
2. Full specialist cover in hospital.
3. Monthly chronic medication.
2) Is it be permissible to take monetary compensation in places where the medical aid/hospital plan is not accepted?