
Karyna van Lingen, the financial head of the Council for Medical Schemes (Gems), discusses the Council's decision to reject the proposed relief for public servants. The decision has implications for the healthcare coverage of state employees, as the Council evaluates the financial and operational aspects of medical schemes.
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