Government Employees Medical Scheme publication
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Source domain: gems.gov.za
Collected on 17 June 2026
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Tanzanite One access to private healthcare (in-hospital and out-of-hospital cover)
If you are a member on Tanzanite One, you can access private healthcare through the GEMS network, including private hospital care for emergencies and PMB conditions, and out-of-hospital everyday benefits such as unlimited GP/FP and nurse consultations (with pre-authorisation after the 8th consultation) and ongoing chronic care.
- Who it is for
- members on Tanzanite One
- How to act on it
- Use the GEMS network of providers for in-hospital and out-of-hospital care; for everyday care after the 8th GP/nurse consultation, ensure pre-authorisation is obtained; for PMB requirements, contact GEMS or consult the Scheme Rules and brochures or ask your network doctor/provider.
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MEMBERS ON TANZANITE ONE CONTINUE TO HAVE ACCESS TO PRIVATE HEALTHCARE, WITH UNLIMITED FAMILY PRACTITIONER (FP)/GENERAL PRACTITIONER (GP) AND NURSE CONSULTATIONS.
Emergency ambulance access guidance (call 0800 44 4367)
For medical emergencies, the document instructs you to go to the nearest hospital or call 0800 44 4367 for an ambulance, and it states that GEMS will assess information from the doctor and hospital to decide what to pay and what further treatment to authorise.
- Who it is for
- members needing emergency medical care
- How to act on it
- In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 0800 44 4367 for an ambulance; ensure the doctor and hospital provide information (e.g., diagnosis) to GEMS.
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In an emergency go to the nearest hospital or call 0800 44 4367 for an ambulance.
Employer subsidy for qualifying public service employees (salary levels 1–5)
Qualifying public service employees on salary levels 1–5 may receive up to a 100% employer subsidy for Tanzanite One.
- Who it is for
- qualifying public service employees on salary levels 1–5
- How to act on it
- Be a qualifying public service employee on salary levels 1–5 to receive the employer subsidy (the document does not describe an application/claim process).
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Qualifying public service employees on salary levels 1–5 may receive up to a 100% employer subsidy.
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Gauteng
Reference
https://www.gems.gov.za/-/media/Project/Documents/Generic-Images-for-hidden-page-links/2026/T1-Infographic-DigitalV2WEB.pdf
Key Takeaways
- program: Tanzanite One health cover
- provider: GEMS
- benefits: unlimited GP and nurse consultations
- in_hospital_cover: private hospital care, PMB conditions
- out_of_hospital_cover: comprehensive benefits including chronic condition care
- PMBs: emergency conditions and serious chronic conditions
- public_service_employees_subsidy: up to 100% for salary levels 1–5
- monetary_amounts: subsidy up to 100%
- requirements: pre-authorisation after 8th GP consultation
- references: Scheme Rules and brochures
- notes: authorisation and funding subject to Scheme Rules and legislation