By Alicia Mmashakana
The Gauteng health department has announced revised Uniform Patient Fee Schedule (UPFS) tariffs, which will take effect on 1 April.
The adjustments include a 4.4% increase for all patients receiving treatment at state health facilities and 30% hike for major events that require on-site EMS services in compliance with the South African Special Risks Association Act.
“The GDoH urges all members of the public who are required to pay for services to comply with the revised UPFS as this contributes to the sustaining of services. The department remains committed to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare services to all residents of Gauteng,” department spokesperson Motalatale Modiba said on Monday.
The revised fees will apply to all categories of patients, including medical schemes, the Road Accident Fund, Workmen’s Compensation, intergovernmental organs such as the SA Police Service, non-subsidised foreign nationals treated at state health facilities, and subsidised patients except for
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