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 | R1Â 810.00 |
|
Principal Member with one dependent |
R3402.00 | R3Â 620.00 |
|
Principal Member with two dependents |
R4Â 442.00 | R4Â 726.00 |
|
Principal Member with three dependents |
R5Â 482.00 | R5Â 832.00 |
|
Principal Member with four dependents |
R 6Â 522.00 | R6Â 938.00 |
To the public servants, Ms Makhasi said: “the DPSA wishes to apologise for the inconvenience caused.â€
