CAPE MEDICAL PLAN We Care

31 October 2014 De Tijger Park Off ice Block 2 Mclnt-yre Street. Parow. 7500

P.O. Box 966, Parow, 7499 Tel: 021 937-8300

Fox: 021 937-8498/9 E-Mail: mailtScmD.co.za

Website: www.cmD.co.zo Mr C Oellermonn Competi t ion Commission Private Bag x23 Lynwood Ridge 0040

Dear Mr Oellermonn

HEALTH INQUIRY PANEL APPOINTED BY THE COMPETITION C O M M I S S I O N OF SOUTH AFRICA TO C O N D U C T A N INQUIRY INTO THE PRIVATE HEALTH CARE SECTOR

At tached please find submissions of Cape Medical Plan to the Health Inquiry Panel appoin ted by the Competit ion Commission of South Africa to conduct an inquiry into the Private Health Care Sector. It has been written from the perspective and experience of a non-profit, self-administered medical scheme.

Our document is not exhaustive, but includes examples that w e trust will encourage investigation, which would result in a fair ou tcome for all parties. We would be privileged to appear before the panel, if so required, to answer ony questions, give clarity to, or elaborate on any matter.

Yours faithfully

D e r e k S h a r d l o w Principal Officer