Bonitas Member Magazine | Page 4

We’re building a better Bonitas Over the past twelve months we’ve been working toward improving the products, benefits and services we bring to our members. On a financial front, we successfully reduced our non-healthcare costs by a significant margin, allowing us to demonstrate sustained financial soundness and key indicators that are better than our competitors. We remain resolute in improving on these achievements and supporting you and your loved ones. Looking ahead, 2016 is set to be a challenging year in South Africa. The economic climate remains tough, but I am confident that we will rise above the challenges the year will bring by continuing to deliver innovative medical aid benefits and services. One of our goals is to enhance the way we communicate and engage with our members. To this end, the Bonitas website has been completely re-designed so that it is easier to use. The website now features tools that will help you chose the option that best suits your needs, easy-to-read benefit information and wellness articles to help you lead a happier and healthier life – all packaged in a much slicker design. We continue to explore and implement solutions to limit contribution increases and offer better benefits. Our two new plans, Standard Select and BonFit as well as some exciting new benefits will allow you to choose from a broader range of options for one that best meet your needs in terms of benefits and price. Read more about this on page 8. We’re also pleased to announce that we’ve partnered with Sanlam Reality to bring you a an exciting lifestyle and rewards programme that features wellness and financial tips as well as rewards that will motivate and assist you to make healthy lifestyle choices. (See page 17) I wish you and your loved ones a prosperous and healthy 2016. Principal Executive Officer Tell us how you feel Share your stories about how Bonitas Medical Fund has impacted on your life and it could be featured in our next Member Magazine. Email your stories to [email protected].