Supermarket tills are best for cash deposits here are the details Consumer journalist Wendy Knowler’s ‘Watch-outs of the week’ Shoppers can deposit cash directly into their bank accounts at supermarket till points. Stock photo. Image: 123RF/Asawin Klabma
In this weekly segment of bite-sized chunks of useful information, consumer journalist Wendy Knowler summarises news you can use:
Supermarket till is best for cash deposits, as long as they aren’t too small
The Shoprite group has followed Pick n Pay by making it possible for customers to deposit cash directly into their own bank accounts at till points in its Shoprite, Checkers and USave stores.
South Africa prepares for next phase of the NHI – which includes ‘mandatory pre-payment’
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The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) says that the government’s planned National Health Insurance is in full development, with plans to move to phase 3 of the programme from next year.
In its 2021/2022 annual performance plan, the CMS said that phase 3 will include mandatory pre-payment of the new scheme, contracting for accredited private hospital and specialist services, and finalisation and implementation of the NHI Act.
The NHI Bill was presented to and approved by cabinet in July 2019, and has been presented to parliament’s health portfolio committee.
“The department of health will define the price to recover the vaccine and associated logistic costs from the medical schemes. This is being finalised with the price per dose per vaccine as the basis. The tender for distribution is also being finalised and this will impact the final costing,” she said.
The health department received 24 bids to provide transport, warehousing and distribution services for Covid-19 vaccines, but has yet to award the tender.
Accredited private-sector vaccination sites will be paid an administration fee to cover professional fees and the cost of consumables, and will be reimbursed by medical schemes, but these costs are still being calculated, said Harris.
Apr 1, 2021
The closing date for applications is Friday, 16th April 2021.
The total remuneration package for this position is R 862 628 – R 1 078 232 negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
The Contribution & Debt Manager will be required to assist and support the Senior Manager Clinical and Transaction through the implementation of the following Key Performance Areas (KPAs):
Receive, interpret, analyse and report on contribution and debt processes including related complaints.
Identify and seek opportunities to maximise opportunities in claim debt management whilst ensuring member is not compromised.
Oversee the Scheme’s contribution and debt management processes including the subsidy, payroll and HR engagement processes.