The adjustment of medical subsidy for employees on the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) will be implemented next month, March.
In a circular issued to all Heads national departments and Provincial Administrations, DPSA Director-General Ms Yoliswa Makhasi said the adjustment will be backed dated to January 1, 2024.
The adjustment of the employer subsidy is described in the table below:
| Member Profile
|
1 January 2023 Monthly Employer Subsidy | 1 January 2024 Monthly Employer Subsidy |
|
Single Principal Member |
R1701.00 | R1 810.00 |
|
Principal Member with one dependent |
R3402.00 | R3 620.00 |
|
Principal Member with two dependents |
R4 442.00 | R4 726.00 |
|
Principal Member with three dependents |
R5 482.00 | R5 832.00 |
|
Principal Member with four dependents |
R 6 522.00 | R6 938.00 |
To the public servants, Ms Makhasi said: “the DPSA wishes to apologise for the inconvenience caused.”
