Council for Medical Schemes Council for Medical Schemes 2008-9 Annual Report 2008-9 Annual Report Presentation Presentation KP Matshidze KP Matshidze Acting CEO and Registrar Acting CEO and Registrar Council for Medical Schemes Council for Medical Schemes 18 November 2009 18 November 2009
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Council for Medical Schemes 2008-9 Annual Report Presentation
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Council for Medical Schemes Council for Medical Schemes 2008-9 Annual Report 2008-9 Annual Report
PresentationPresentation
KP MatshidzeKP MatshidzeActing CEO and RegistrarActing CEO and Registrar
Council for Medical SchemesCouncil for Medical Schemes18 November 200918 November 2009
OutlineOutline• Legislative Mandate• Functions of Council• Highlights of Operational Activities• Overview of trends in the medical schemes • Concluding remarks• Questions and comments
Legislative MandateLegislative Mandate• The Council for Medical Schemes was established in terms of the Medical
Schemes Act, 131 of 1998, key policy objective of which is to:• Protect the interests of members
– Promote non-discriminatory access to privately funded health care through:
– Open enrolment– Community rating– Guaranteed benefits
– Promote financial stability and sustainability– Encourage active participation of members in scheme affairs– Investigate and resolve complaints from members
Other Legislative ProvisionsOther Legislative Provisions• Constitution• National Health Act• Medicines and Related Substances Act• Health Professions Act• Pharmacy Act• Nursing Act• Competitions Act
Functions of CouncilFunctions of Council• Protect the interest of the beneficiaries at all times• Control and coordinate the functioning of medical schemes in a manner that is
complementary with national health policy• Make recommendations to the Minister on the criteria for the measurement of
quality and outcomes of the relevant health services provided for by medical schemes, and such other services as the Council may from time to time determine
• Investigate complaints and settle disputes in relation to the affairs of medical schemes provided for in this Act
• Collect and disseminate information about private healthcare• Makes rules, not inconsistent with provisions of this Act for the purpose of the
performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers• Advise the Minister on any matter concerning medical schemes and• Perform any other functions conferred on the Council by the Minister or by this Act
Our VisionOur Vision
To regulate fairly and effectively in order to protect the interests of beneficiaries, and to promote equity in access to medical schemes
Our 7 Strategic AimsOur 7 Strategic Aims Secure an appropriate level of protection for beneficiaries of medical schemes and
the public by authorizing the conduct of medical schemes business and monitoring the financial performance and soundness of schemes
Provide support and guidance to trustees and promote understanding of the medical schemes environment by trustees, beneficiaries and the public
Foster compliance with the Act by medical schemes, administrators and brokers and initiate enforcement action where required
Investigate and resolve complaints raised by beneficiaries and the public
Monitor the impact of the Act, research developments and recommend policy options to improve the regulatory environment
Foster the continued development of the CMS as an employer of choice
Develop strategic alliances nationally, regionally and internationally
Composition of the CouncilComposition of the Council• Consists of Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and 10 members,
appointed by the Minister of Health
• Chairperson – Prof William Pick• Deputy Chairperson – Ms Tracy Fortune
• The Council comprises a broad spectrum of highly skilled senior people which include the representative from the National Department of Health, actuaries, lawyers, medical specialists, consumer representatives and general practitioners
Committees of CouncilCommittees of Council
• Council comprises of the following committees:– EXCO– Council
• The following specialist sub-committees have been established to aid Council in the fulfillment of its complex mandate:
• Appeals• Human Resources• Audit
REF PROJECTREF PROJECTACCREDITATIONACCREDITATION
BENEFITS MANAGEMENTBENEFITS MANAGEMENT
IT & KMIT & KM
HUMAN RESOURCESHUMAN RESOURCES
RESEARCH AND MONITORINGRESEARCH AND MONITORING
COMPLIANCE AND EDUCATION & TRAININGCOMPLIANCE AND EDUCATION & TRAINING
Operational ActivitiesOperational Activities1. Ongoing support to DoH on Risk Equalisation Fund (REF)2. Support to DoH on Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB)
Review Process3. Medical Scheme Amendment Bill – Bill lapsed
– Technical amendments: minor corrections– Substantive amendments
• Risk Equalisation Fund (REF)• Benefits restructuring• Governance• Low Income Medical Scheme (LIMS)
• Increased by 6.5% to R6.8 billion– Open schemes: increased 5.1% to R5.1 billion– Restricted schemes: increased 10.8% to R1.7 billion– GAE main component of NHE: 69.4%
• Increased by 9.4% to R1.7 billion• Number of members covered: 7.8 million
(5.8% increase)• 98.6% of all beneficiaries
Broker feesBroker fees• Broker costs: increased by 11.6% to R1.2 billion• Broker commission: increased by 13.0% to R1.1
billion• On a pampm:
– Broker fees increased by 12.0% to R42.4 (R37.9)
Broker fees in open schemesBroker fees in open schemes
Gross non healthcare expenditure Gross non healthcare expenditure pabpapabpa
(2008 prices)(2008 prices)
Impaired receivablesImpaired receivables
Average gross claims covered by Average gross claims covered by cash and cash equivalentscash and cash equivalents
FindingsFindings
• There is an increase in the consolidation of medical schemes arising from amalgamations and liquidations – this is more pronounced in restricted schemes
• There has not been a net loss in membership as a result of consolidation but an improvement in risk pools
• The rate of increase in contributions and claims appears to have stabilised even though the rate of increase in claims is higher than that of contributions
• Schemes are subsidising contributions from reserves possibly to minimise the impact of contribution increases on members
FindingsFindings (continued)(continued)
• There has been a general decline in the utilization of services by members
• The demographic profile of medical schemes particularly open schemes is worsening
• Despite all these, schemes are still financially sound with solvency above prescribed level
• Non healthcare expenditure is coming down
Challenges and Possible Challenges and Possible SolutionsSolutions
Regulatory Aspect Challenge Possible Solution1. Demarcation Increase in health Insurance
products such as gap and primary care covers
Review of definition of business of medical schemes
Participation in the review of Long and Short term insurance legislation
2. Prices of Medical Services Unpredictable and opportunistic pricing structures
Formation of a Bargaining Council Structure
3. Prescribed Minimum Benefits Scheme are increasingly failing to pay for PMBs in full
Clarification of “payment in full” in the legislation
Healthcare Reform ProcessHealthcare Reform Process– Support of the DoH 10 Point Plan– Participation in the NHI Advisory Committee– Ongoing interaction with the DoH to contribute