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Can I claim back for contributions to a medical health insurance, ie not a medical aid scheme?

Posted 21 April 2015

Rufus says:
14 April 2015 at 9:31

Can I claim back for contributions to a medical health insurance, ie not a medical aid scheme?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
14 April 2015 at 9:35

Unfortunately not, it would need to meet the definition as per the Medical Schemes Act to qualify - please check with the fund if they do meet this definition. Otherwise you can deduct this under the other medical expenses section

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