Business Talk – Medihelp’s Werner van Deventer on the importance of medical aid for South African freelancers and artists

In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Medihelp’s Werner van Deventer discusses why it is important for freelancers and artists to get proper medical aid cover.

Van Deventer is the Senior Manager for Alternative Product Offerings at Medihelp.

He has been with Medihelp for over 22 years, and has spent the majority of this time as a manager in the company’s research and product development division.

Van Deventer is passionate about helping South Africans access high-quality healthcare through affordable and comprehensive medical cover products that meet each client’s unique needs.

This is particularly relevant in South Africa – where the public health system is under pressure and having access to sufficient healthcare is often dependent on having good medical aid.

The interview

In this Business Talk interview, Van Deventer discusses the challenges South African freelancers and artists face in accessing high-quality healthcare – particularly when compared to other professionals who often/ in some instances enjoy employee-provided benefits.

Van Deventer then unpacks the risks and consequences for freelancers and artists who don’t have medical aid, as well as the benefits of medical cover for these individuals.

He discusses the options available to freelancers and artists who may be concerned about the affordability of medical aid products, too, including the specific plans and products Medihelp offers.

Van Deventer also reveals the strategies and tools that Medihelp provides to help freelancers keep their medical aid coverage during lean financial periods.

He concludes the interview by outlining the first steps that freelancers and artists must take to secure their health and financial future.

Watch the full interview with Werner van Deventer, below.