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Joining CAMAF
How to become a member?
• If you are currently a member of a medical aid scheme, you first need to resign from your medical scheme. If
you want to register as an individual member, please ensure that you meet our individual membership criteria
(available on our website) before resigning from your current medical aid.
• Most medical schemes require that you give a month's notice when resigning. It is therefore, imperative that
you notify your scheme as soon as you become an employee of the firm.
• PLEASE NOTE: It is illegal to belong to two medical schemes at the same time. CAMAF will therefore not be
able to admit you as a member unless we have documentation to prove that you are no longer a member of
another medical scheme.
When will my membership commence?
The inception date is always the 1st of the month. Most medical schemes only resign members at the end of a
calendar month. We therefore always register a new member from the first day of the month in which they applied
for membership - even if your application is processed after this date.
PLEASE NOTE: This is inclusive of the new-born registrations, regardless of their birth date.
Upon registration, your membership digital card will be emailed to you together with your welcome letter. You
can also access your digital card from our mobile App or website under the Member Login. The digital card works
the same way as the physical card. You can use it at any service provider to confirm your CAMAF membership or
share it with them via WhatsApp, email, or any other available online platform.
The information on this Member Guide is designed to be a simple introduction to most frequently asked
questions. For a more comprehensive information, a Glossary of Terms as well as the registered rules are
available on our website: www.camaf.co.za
