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Collected on 4 August 2026
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Understanding TB and PMB entitlements webpage (resources to address confusion about medical scheme benefits)
CMS provides resources (including an "Understanding TB and PMB entitlements" webpage) to help people understand TB-related medical scheme benefits, promote early diagnosis, and reduce TB spread in communities.
The document's recorded date is 24 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
Reference
https://www.medicalschemes.co.za/world-tb-day-2026/
Closing Date
24 March 2026
Through resources such as our Understanding TB and PMB entitlements webpage, CMS seeks to address confusion around medical scheme benefits, promote early diagnosis, and reduce the spread of TB in communities across the country.
Access PMB-level TB diagnosis, treatment and care funded by your medical scheme
CMS states that TB is a Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) condition, so your medical scheme is legally required to fund TB diagnosis, treatment and care in line with National Department of Health guidelines, including diagnostic investigations, acute management/hospitalisation, transfer to maintenance therapy, and screening/preventive treatment for HIV-positive members.
The document's recorded date is 24 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
This means your medical scheme is legally required to fund the diagnosis, treatment, and care of TB in line with the National Depa
TB testing when experiencing symptoms
CMS encourages people who have TB symptoms (such as a persistent cough, night sweats, weight loss and fever) to get tested immediately.
The document's recorded date is 24 March 2026. Confirm on the official source.
If you experience symptoms such as a persistent cough, night sweats, weight loss and fever, you should get tested immediately.
