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Government Employees Medical SchemeRef: https://www.gems.gov.za/-/media/Gems-Media/Documents/Generic-Images-for-hidden-page-links/2026/T1-Infographic-DigitalV2WEB.pdf

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Source domain: gems.gov.za

Collected on 5 July 2026

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What this means

This document is an informational infographic from the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) explaining coverage for members on the “Tanzanite One” option. It describes both in-hospital and out-of-hospital benefits, including emergency care, Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs), unlimited GP/FP and nurse consultations (with pre-authorisation after the 8th consultation), chronic and acute medication, and various everyday benefits such as maternity, dental, optometry, and home-based nursing. It also notes that in a life-threatening emergency members will be taken to the nearest hospital for urgent care and stabilisation, and that PMBs and other benefits are subject to GEMS Scheme Rules and applicable legislation.

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chronic care and medication benefitOngoing

Chronic condition ongoing care and prescribed chronic medication (for registered chronic conditions)

Tanzanite One provides ongoing care for chronic conditions such as asthma, high blood pressure, diabetes and HIV, and includes prescribed chronic medication for registered chronic conditions.

Who it is for
Members on Tanzanite One with registered chronic conditions
How to act on it
Ensure your chronic conditions are registered with GEMS to receive ongoing care and prescribed chronic medication.
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Prescribed chronic medication for registered chronic conditions.
consultation benefitOngoing

Unlimited GP/FP and nurse consultations (with pre-authorisation after the 8th consultation)

Tanzanite One provides unlimited General Practitioner (GP) and nurse consultations, but pre-authorisation is needed after the 8th consultation.

Who it is for
Members on Tanzanite One
How to act on it
Attend GP/FP and nurse consultations; obtain pre-authorisation after the 8th consultation.
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Unlimited General Practitioner (GP) and nurse consultations, with pre-authorisation needed after the 8th consultation.
PMB coverageOngoing

Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) for specified emergency and chronic-complication conditions

Tanzanite One includes PMBs, which cover serious, life-threatening and chronic conditions with specific appropriate treatment, including emergency medical conditions (such as heart attacks, strokes, appendicitis, severe trauma and severe infections) and serious complications of chronic conditions (such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma and HIV).

Who it is for
Members on Tanzanite One needing PMB conditions/treatment
How to act on it
Access PMB treatment through the GEMS network and follow PMB requirements by contacting GEMS, reading the Scheme Rules and brochures, or asking your network doctor or provider.
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PMBs include, among others, emergency medical conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, appendicitis, severe trauma and severe infections.
emergency care arrangementOngoing

Emergency care: nearest hospital for urgent care and stabilisation (life-threatening emergencies)

For life-threatening emergencies, members will be taken to the nearest hospital to receive urgent care and stabilisation to ensure health and safety are not compromised.

Who it is for
Members on Tanzanite One in life-threatening emergencies
How to act on it
In a life-threatening emergency, you will be taken to the nearest hospital for urgent care and stabilisation.
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In a life-threatening emergency, you will be taken to the nearest hospital to receive urgent care and stabilisation, ensuring your health and safety are not compromised.
healthcare coverage optionOngoing

Access to Tanzanite One healthcare benefits (in-hospital and out-of-hospital cover)

Members on Tanzanite One continue to have access to private healthcare through the GEMS network of providers, including emergency services and private hospital admission for medical emergencies and PMB conditions, as well as out-of-hospital benefits like unlimited GP/FP and nurse consultations, specialist consultations when referred, chronic and acute medication, and everyday benefits such as maternity, dental, optometry, and home-based nursing.

Who it is for
GEMS members on Tanzanite One
How to act on it
Use the GEMS network of providers for private in-hospital and out-of-hospital care; for more information contact the GEMS Toll-Free Call Centre or a Client Liaison Officer (CLO) or your nearest Walk-In Centre.
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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.

Facts

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Gauteng

Reference

https://www.gems.gov.za/-/media/Gems-Media/Documents/Generic-Images-for-hidden-page-links/2026/T1-Infographic-DigitalV2WEB.pdf

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It also notes that in a life-threatening emergency members will be taken to the nearest hospital

Key Takeaways

  • Document is an infographic for GEMS members on “Tanzanite One”
  • GEMS is an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP No 52861)
  • Qualifying public service employees on salary levels 1–5 may receive up to a 100% employer subsidy
  • In life-threatening emergencies, members are taken to the nearest hospital for urgent care and stabilisation
  • Tanzanite One includes unlimited family practitioner/general practitioner and nurse consultations; pre-authorisation needed after the 8th consultation
  • PMBs include emergency conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, appendicitis, severe trauma, severe infections, and complications of chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, HIV)
  • Members must register chronic conditions with GEMS to access ongoing benefits
  • Emergency guidance: go to the nearest hospital or call 0800 44 4367 for an ambulance
  • Benefits are subject to GEMS Scheme Rules and applicable legislation
  • Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS)
  • Tanzanite One
  • CMS website (referenced for PMB list)
  • Client Liaison Officer (CLO)