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Collected on 2 September 2026
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2026 Annual Policy Benefit Escalations under Demarcation Regulations
The National Treasury has published the updated maximum policy benefit amounts for 2026, adjusted annually by the 2025 Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate of 3.2 percent. These amounts serve as a public reference for insurers, policyholders, and other stakeholders to ensure consistency in regulated health and accident policies under the Long-term and Short-term Insurance Acts.
The document's recorded date is 1 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
The Minister of Finance has approved the publication of the 2026 annual policy benefit escalations as defined by the Demarcation Regulations (Regulations), issued in terms of section 72 of the Long-term Insurance Act, No. 52 of 1998 (LTIA) and section 70 of the Short-term Insurance Act, No. 53 of 1998 (STIA).
Reference
https://www.treasury.gov.za/comm_media/press/2026/2026090101%20Media%20statement%20-%20Dermacation%20Regulations%202026.pdf
Closing Date
1 September 2026
Access to Annexure B: Regulation 7.2(2) (LTIA)
The updated Annexure B, which outlines the escalation rules for long-term insurance policies under Regulation 7.2(2) of the Demarcation Regulations, is available on the National Treasury website. This document provides the CPI-adjusted benefit limits applicable to long-term health policies.
The document's recorded date is 1 September 2026. Confirm on the official source.
The following supporting Annexures are updated annually and available on the websites of the National Treasury at www.treasury.gov.za and the Financial Sector Conduct Authority at www.fsca.co.za: Annexure B: Regulation 7.2(2) (LTIA)
