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The changes include a patient fee hike of 4.4% from next month, according to a statement issued on 17 March 2025 by the Gauteng Department of Health.
The proposed hikes will only come into effect once approved by the Gauteng Provincial Legislature. Here’s how you will be affected if patient fees for public healthcare rise next month.
“A 4.4% increase across all categories of patients receiving treatment at state health facilities and differentiated amenities. A 30% increase in Emergency Health Services Standby tariffs. These are charges for major events requiring EMS services on site in compliance with SASRIA Act,” the statement detailed.
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PATIENT FEE HIKES FOR PUBLIC HEALTHCARE IN GAUTENG
According to the province’s health department, the patient fee hikes “follow the gazetting of the proposed tariffs at the end of February 2025.” The public and stakeholders were given until 13 March 2025 to “submit written comments and representations on the gazetted draft regulations regarding patient fees.”
THE CHANGES INCLUDE A PATIENT FEE HIKE OF 4.4% FROM NEXT MONTH
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