As we step into 2026, our dedicated team at CPC/Qualicare is ready to face the challenges ahead & support our doctors & medical staff..
We are excited to announce our upcoming 2026 Open Days: Cape Town (6 June), Worcester (25 July), & George (15 August), which promise to be engaging and informative. Please see the ‘Save the Date’ reminder below.
We are also planning a series of CME events, made possible by our loyal pharmaceutical partners. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey – your commitment makes all the difference.
SAVE THE DATE - 2026 OPEN DAYS
Cape Town 2025 Open Day was a huge success!
THANK YOU to ALL our EXHIBITORS
PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FROM OUR HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL 2025 CAPE TOWN OPEN DAY @ BMRI centre: US Tygerberg Medical School
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Any FP, Dentist, Physio- or Occupational Therapist, Dietician, Psychologist or other Health Care Practitioner:
VISION
To be the pre-eminent Independent Practitioner Association in the Western Cape.
MISSION
To provide Quality, Affordable, Sustainable, Equitable, Non-discriminatory Primary Healthcare to the patients of the Western Cape, through empowering our doctors, dentists and other medical and allied practitioners with clinical, business and ethical knowledge, as well as up to date practice information and assistance.
ALL CPC/QUALICARE STAFF STILL WORK FROM HOME.
CONTACT CPC/QUALICARE AT 021 426 4777 FOR MORE INFORMATION
Office no. will be discontinued from 01/03/26
Qualicare Consultants: Contact Details:
Shireen Harris 067 896 0529
Annerè van Pletsen 067 851 3747
Zulfah Nordien 067 851 4740
Wendy Alexander 068 299 2543
Yvette du Bruyn 061 528 6741
CPC/Qualicare Office No:
021 426 4777 / (+27214264777)
LATEST FROM CPC/QUALICARE
2026 Reimbursement Rates & Plan Options offered by SA Funders
Please find a summary on the increases for schemes as well as the FP Network tariffs & new options or changes for 2026.
We will keep updating this, whilst we receive the information.
OHSC – How to prepare for upcoming OHSC inspections
Dear Members & Shareholders,
We’ve compiled key documents to help you prepare for OHSC inspections. Inspectors have started evaluating GP practices, so it’s essential to be prepared. Please review them urgently and contact your Qualicare consultants if you need assistance.
NDoH Dispensing Licence Annual Fees – due 28 February 2026 (R200 per annum)
BHF (PCNS) Annual Renewal Fees – due 31 March 2026
Payment of HPCSA Registration Fees 2026/2027 – due 1 April 2026
Summary of last report of Council of Medical Schemes 2024/2025
Dear Shareholders & Members,
Here is a clean, simple, GP-focused summary of the key insights from the Council for Medical Schemes Industry Report 2024/25, written specifically for your role as a GP in private practice.
CPD points – MAJOR CHANGES by HPCSA
2026 – Polmed GP Nomination Form
Click the link above to download the files.
Kindly note that the main member & beneficiaries are encouraged to nominate their own network GP, ANNUALY! *Only the main member is allowed to nominate 2 Network GP’s
New Maximum Dispensing Fee
As per Government Gazette No: 51352, dated 4 October 2024
The Dispensing fee changes as follows:
The appropriate dispensing fee as contemplated in the Act to be charged by persons licensed & must be calculated, exclusive of VAT, as follows:
(b) Where the SEP of a medicine or scheduled substance is equal to or greater than one hundred and fifty rand (R150.00), the dispensing fee must not exceed forty-five rand (R45.00) [exclusive of VAT] in respect of that medicine or scheduled substance.
A new ‘PCNS Details Update Form’ as from 01 July 2025
You only need to complete the form IF there are updates required for your practice to the address, email address, contact information etc.
Prescribed Minimum Benefits
In terms of the Medical Schemes Act No. 131 of 1998, Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) are a set of specified healthcare benefits that medical schemes must cover by law. This cover includes funding for the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care for the listed conditions. PMBs are designed to protect members from high healthcare costs for serious illnesses or emergencies.
Medscheme Digital Portal Introduction
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Medical certificates – what constitutes a “valid” medical certificate?
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Fix Hospitals first before NHI
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Dispensing and/or Prescribing requirements in South Africa
PAIA: Fees for Requested Information
Obstetric Ultrasound – Reporting & Documentation
Registered 72 Medical Schemes in SA
Tygerberg Poisons Information Centre:
0861 555 777 / (+27861555777)