Principal Officer’s Foreword
A new financial year, with more for
you.
Dear Member,
Welcome to a new financial year with
Pulamed!
As we begin 2026/27, we want you to know that your health and wellbeing remain at the heart
of what we do. This year, we have made several enhancements to your benefits with a simple goal in mind: to
give you more support when you need it most.
From keeping your children covered for longer to reducing
out-of-pocket costs and introducing additional support for members who need medical assistive devices, we are
continuing to evolve your cover in line with your changing healthcare needs.
We encourage you to take
a moment to familiarise yourself with what’s new and make the most of your Pulamed benefits.
Here’s to a
healthier year ahead.
Dr. Khumoetsile Mapitse
Principal Officer
What’s new at Pulamed?
More support. Less out of pocket. More peace of mind.
Reduction / Removal of Out-of-Pocket (OOP) payments
Reducing out-of-pocket expenses remains one of Pulamed’s key priorities. Through continued investment and engagement with healthcare providers, we’ve enhanced benefits to make essential healthcare more affordable.
Hospitalisation
Removal of the 10% co-payment on hospitalisation below P30,000
Members will no longer be required to pay the previous mandatory 10% co-payment for eligible hospital
admissions below P30,000, improving access to essential hospital care.
Terms and conditions
apply to hospital day care.
Medicines & Wellness Screening
Pulamed continues working with pharmacy and healthcare partners to reduce and eliminate tariff
differences that result in member co-payments.
In addition:Wellness screenings within the approved
provider network will attract no co-payment.Ongoing tariff negotiations aim further to reduce member
out-of-pocket costs across additional healthcare services.
Child dependants covered up to age 30
Recognising today’s economic realities and the challenges many families face, Pulamed has extended child
dependent eligibility.
Principal Members may now continue covering their child dependants up to
the age of 30 years, providing families with greater peace of mind while young adults establish themselves
financially.This enhancement helps ease the financial burden on parents and reinforces Pulamed’s
commitment to supporting members through every stage of life.
Cover for Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) under Medical Assistive Devices Benefit for Executive & Deluxe Benefit Option member
Conditions covered are Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypoglycaemia, Abnormal glucose regulation and Gestational Diabetes at a limit of P1,900 per month under Executive and Deluxe Option, P1,500 per month
Don’t get caught by the late joiner penalty
Thinking about joining Pulamed? The timing matters.If you are 40 or older and have never been a member of a medical aid scheme when you join, a late joiner penalty may apply. Knowing how it works can help you plan ahead.
Your healthcare doesn’t stop at medicine
Need a little extra support?
Medical assistive devices can play an important role in helping members
manage their health and maintain their quality of life.
If you are an eligible Executive or Deluxe
member, speak to us about the Medical Assistive Devices Benefit and find out
whether your condition
qualifies.
Your benefits. Stand against FWAE.
Fraud, Waste, Abuse & Error (FWAE) can affect the sustainability of healthcare benefits for all members.
Collusion between members and healthcare providers, including false claims, cash-for-claims arrangements, or
misuse of benefits, undermines the responsible use of healthcare resources.
By using your benefits
responsibly and reporting suspicious activity, you can help us protect quality healthcare for
everyone.
See something concerning? Speak up. Report FWAE confidentially.
Health and wellness
Health trends move fast. Your health is personal. There is always a new health trend telling us what we
should be doing, from OMAD (one meal a day), protein shakes, cold plunges, 10K steps, gut health.
So,
before you follow the next health trend, check in with your own healthcare professional first. Pulamed
wellness screenings are now available with no co-payment through our network of providers, supporting early
detection and prevention. It’s a simple way to be more informed about your health, before a concern becomes a
bigger one.
So, before you follow the next health trend, check in with your own health first.
News & Events
The past few months have taken us from boardrooms to sporting fields, industry summits and community events, all with one thing in common: keeping people connected, active and engaged.
We supported the Absa Summer Kids Run, celebrating young runners and promoting active, healthy lifestyles.
Our Principal Officer & CEO, Dr. Khumoetsile Mapitse, joined the NMG Retirement Wellness Summit 2026 panel, contributing to conversations on affordable, sustainable and dignified healthcare for retirees.
We supported the BPC CEO Cycling Challenge, promoting wellness and healthy living while supporting community initiatives in Mogobane.
We joined the Jwaneng GM’s Charity Cycle Race, with Dr. Khumoetsile Mapitse and Team Swift riding for wellness, education and community impact.
We supported the Sesiro Jwaneng Open, bringing together golfers, sponsors and the wider community through sport, networking and community engagement.
At the Future of Mining Summit 2026, Pulamed joined conversations shaping the future of Botswana’s mining sector. Dr. Khumoetsile Mapitse spoke on the need for modern health protection solutions as the mining workforce evolves.
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