Pulamed is a Fund registered in terms of Notarial Deed of Trust: MA 22/91 and was subsequently re-registered under the Trust Property Control Act (2018) bearing Trust No: TUHGB-000071-20. It is a not-for-profit open medical aid scheme, registered as a Trust and regulated by the Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA).
Pulamed’s purpose is to provide ease of access to affordable, equitable and high-quality healthcare to our members through innovative means. The Fund belongs to its members and an independent Board of Trustees oversees its activities. The Fund outsources its administration, managed care, and health risk management to specialised independent service providers. Pulamed is the second largest open medical scheme in Botswana with over 60,000 total lives covered.
Our value proposition to our members is access to affordable quality healthcare as espoused in our key strategic priorities of smart product offerings, managing costs, and leveraging ICT. The Fund derives its income from member contributions and returns on investments. In setting member contributions, the Fund tries to ensure that there is sufficient contributions income to pay all claims with a little surplus to add to reserves to cushion future unexpected cost increases. The remainder of the income is used to fund administration, health risk management and managed care costs.
Pulamed provides healthcare cover for a variety of conditions through healthcare disciplines. Broadly, this is Hospital cover and out-patient cover. The Fund gives you the right to choose a service provider of your choice. Pulamed member are guaranteed accessibility to high-quality healthcare.
Pulamed Health Plans
The Fund offers 5 well curated Health Plans to suit different demographics and target audiences. Pulamed Members are liable for a 10% co-payment for medical services rendered, however The Fund pays VAT on behalf of members.
Our Strategic Themes
- Enabling access to healthier living.
- To be your Premier health & Wellbeing Partner.
