Notices

Principal Members of Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("DHMS"/"the Scheme") need to elect three Trustees to the Board of Trustees ("Board") at the Scheme's 2025 Annual General Meeting ("AGM").

The Rules of the Scheme allow any Principal Member in good standing (i.e. whose contributions are up to date and who is not suspended for any reason such as abuse of benefits, false claims, misrepresentation and non-disclosure of factual information) to nominate another Principal Member in good standing to stand for election. Please note that, a Principal Member in good standing may not nominate herself or himself to stand for election, thus self-nomination is prohibited.

The Board has appointed Forvis Mazars as the Independent Electoral Body ("IEB") to assist the Nomination Committee ("NomCo") to oversee the nomination and election process, including the receipt and vetting of proxies. Any decisions made by the NomCo and IEB pursuant to the nomination process shall be final and binding.

The IEB is responsible for the following nomination, electoral and voting activities:

• receiving and vetting of nominations
• preparation of final candidate list
• receiving and vetting of proxies
• managing the actual election which will be conducted at the AGM and/or online (if applicable), and counting and producing a final validated report of all voting at the AGM

This notice is a call for nominations in respect of the 2025 Trustee elections. If you would like to nominate a candidate, please read the Call for Nominations and then complete the nomination form , which includes the rules for completion of this form.

Nominations must reach the IEB by no later than 12:00 (midday) South African Standard Time (SAST) on Wednesday, 29 January 2025.

Nomination forms received after this date and time will not be considered. Please consider potential delays you may experience using the South African postal services which could result in your nomination form not reaching the IEB before the closing date and time.

All queries that relate to nominations must be directed to the IEB only, at telephone number 011 547 4212 or email: DHMS2025AGM@forvismazars.com. The IEB will be the only party that will respond to any queries related to the nomination process. The IEB's offices and call centre will be open and operating between 08:00 and 16:30 from Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

The Scheme will hold its virtual Annual General Meeting ("AGM") on 26 June 2025 at 09:00 and you are invited to attend. A virtual (online) attendance facility will be made available to Principal Members. Voting on all matters by Principal Members attending the AGM, will take place via an electronic platform. Voting will be open from 09:00 - 19:00 on the day of the AGM.

Important information to note

Agenda for the meeting

1. Welcome and quorum
2. Minutes of the 2024 Annual General Meeting - for approval
3. Tabling of the 2024 Integrated Report, including the Scheme's Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2024
   1. Presentation by the Principal Officer of the Scheme
   2. Presentation by the CEO of Discovery Health (Pty) Limited, the Administrator and Managed Care Organisation of the Scheme
4. Governance
   1. The Scheme's Trustee Remuneration Policy and approval of the 2025 Trustee Remuneration
   2. Appointment of Auditors
5. Motions
   1. Feedback on 2024 AGM Motion
   2. 2025 AGM Motions
6. General
7. Voting and closure of the AGM
   1. 2025 Trustee Remuneration
   2. Non-binding Advisory vote on the Trustee Remuneration Policy
   3. Appointment of Auditors for 2025
   4. Voting on Motions received
   5. Trustee Election

Motions

In terms of the Scheme Rules, Principal Members may submit motions to be tabled at the AGM. Motions had to reach the IEB by no later than 12:00 midnight on 11 June 2025. Any motions received after this date and time will not be considered. Should valid motions be received by the Scheme, these will be presented to Principal Members for discussion at the AGM.

Virtual attendance requirements

Principal Members who attend the AGM via the virtual platform will require an internet connection and an active email address. You can access the virtual platform through your laptop, desktop computer, smart phone or tablet. Depending on your device, you will need the latest version of Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Edge, FireFox or Safari (iPhone or iPad) installed. Adobe Flash Player must also be installed on your computer.

Virtual attendance requires a stable data or internet connection for which you may incur data charges for the amount of data consumed. Please contact your network service provider to enquire about data charges you may incur, prior to accessing the live streaming facility.

Please note that joining the AGM via the virtual platform constitutes attendance of the AGM and therefore Principal Members making use of the virtual platform will be able to participate via an online chat function and vote at the AGM.

Announcement of voting results

The results of all matters voted on at the AGM will be published on the Scheme's webpage within 14 working days after the AGM and can be viewed here.

How to submit a motion How to appoint a proxy

Highlights of the 2024 financial results

Minutes of the 2024 Annual General Meeting AGM frequently asked questions

Board and Board Committee Member Remuneration Policy AGM Remuneration Presentation

Candidate List and CV Booklet

At the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Discovery Health Medical Scheme held on 27 June 2024, members voted in favour of a motion for the Trustees of the Scheme to review certain benefits of the KeyCare Plus Plan. The motion brought before the AGM specifically dealt with a review of the following KeyCare Plan benefits:

1. Reinstating unlimited, or increasing the number of casualty visits per year, and review of the casualty fee payable by member; and
2. Allowing the selection of two primary care providers.

Following a thorough review of the benefits set out by the motion and considering the initial rationale for the benefit changes, the Trustees are satisfied that the changes made to the KeyCare Plus benefits were appropriate and effective in addressing the deteriorating losses on the KeyCare Plus plan, whilst not compromising members access to care.

With these targeted benefit changes the Scheme continues to provide access to quality healthcare to members of the KeyCare Plus plan at an affordable cost whilst still balancing against the interests of sustainability of the plan and the Scheme in the long term. These changes were also duly considered and registered by the Council for Medical Schemes.

Below is a summary of the benefits reviewed by the Trustees of Discovery Health Medical Scheme, and the outcomes of the review.

Number of casualty visits

Description of the benefit

KeyCare Plus members have access to one elective casualty visit per year, with a fixed co-payment. Before 2020, these visits were unlimited. This limit and co-payment do not apply to emergency casualty admissions.

Instead of visiting their regular GP, members were using casualty services not only for emergencies but rather for day-to-day medical treatment, which is best covered by a GP visit. These casualty services are more expensive than a GP visit and members were exposed to co-payments which would not have been incurred if services were obtained from their allocated GP. In addition, casualty visits are associated with higher likelihood of unwarranted hospital admissions, which increases Scheme expenditure, which in turn has an impact on magnitude of increases in member contributions.

Outcome of the change in benefit

Since the change in 2020, non-emergency casualty visits reduced significantly with the Scheme experiencing a 36% decrease in non-emergency casualty visits.

What this means

Ensuring the appropriate number of elective casualty visits, over and above the Prescribed Minimum Benefits and the already extensive day-to-day benefits available on the plan, helps ensure that casualty services are used for true emergencies. It also reduces additional co-payments for members and limits inappropriate hospital admissions, which help keep the overall healthcare costs down, making your medical aid contributions more affordable and sustainable in the long term.

Selection of a primary care GP

Description of the benefit

On the KeyCare Plus plan a member needs to choose one primary care doctor for day-to-day healthcare cover. You can change your doctor up to three times a year if needed. The Scheme offers cover for an unlimited number of GP consultations at the nominated primary care doctor in the KeyCare Network, with no co-payments.

Having one nominated doctor means better coordination and quality of care. Your primary doctor knows your medical history well, aiding better health outcomes, reduced overall healthcare costs and more personalised care.

Previously (before the change in 2024) members on the KeyCare Plus plan could nominate a primary and secondary doctor. Although just over 50% of members had nominated a primary and secondary GP, only 13% (of the 50%) of these members used their secondary GP. In these instances, most of the secondary GPs were within close proximity, within 10 km of the primary GP. It was also found that members with both a primary and secondary GP visited the doctor more often and had higher rates of admission to hospital, signalling fragmented and less coordinated care.

What this means

Having a single primary doctor ensures a member receives consistent and well-coordinated care, thus improving their overall health and health outcomes. Considering that most members were seeing a GP within 10km of their primary doctor coupled with the option to change their nominated doctor up to 3 times are year, in the event the doctor may not be available, or you are travelling for example, the benefit of coordinated care far outweighs the benefit of optionality.

Out-of-network visits

Description of the benefit

Before 2024, KeyCare Plus members also had access to out-of-network GP visits, over and above the extensive and unlimited day-to-day network GP benefits outlined above. Considering the rationale and benefits of nominating one primary care doctor, the Scheme changed the out-of-network GP benefit for day-to-day cover, to nurse-led and pharmacy clinic healthcare services, with referral to a GP if necessary. These clinics are widespread across the country thus enabling wider access to members.

A total of 26% of members used the out-of-network benefit in 2023, costing the Scheme and its members an additional R87 million in healthcare claims. Considering that the Scheme already offers unlimited cover for day-to-day GP healthcare service as part of the network GP benefit, it was decided to remove the out-of-network GP benefit and substitute it with the nurse-led clinics and pharmacy clinics as an alternative option.

What this means

Nurse-led and pharmacy clinics are accessible and capable of handling common day-to-day medical ailments. Where medically appropriate and needed the clinics can refer members to GPs, thus still enabling access to a GP where required.

Primary healthcare services in the suitable setting ensures timely and appropriate care, helping manage healthcare costs while still providing the necessary access to appropriate medical attention.

Conclusion

Given the above findings of the review, the Scheme and its Trustees are satisfied that they have fulfilled their fiduciary obligations and acted in the best interests of the Scheme and its members in effecting these benefits changes on the KeyCare Plus plan.

The KeyCare Plus Plan provides members with extensive cover for high-quality, coordinated care while keeping healthcare costs manageable. By focusing on primary care and the appropriate use of services, the level of care and in the appropriate setting, we aim to improve members' overall health and wellbeing, whilst keeping contributions affordable.

Should members on the KeyCare Plus Plan however be of the opinion that the plan does not meet their healthcare needs, they can discuss the various DHMS options with their financial advisor, who is best placed to guide and advise them on which plan is most appropriate based on your individual needs.

The Scheme will hold its hybrid Annual General Meeting ("AGM") on 27 June 2024 at 09:00 and you are invited to attend. The physical venue for the AGM is the Maslow Hotel Sandton, corner of Grayston Drive and Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng. A virtual attendance facility will be made available for Principal Members who choose to attend the AGM virtually. Principal Members attending the AGM virtually will be able to participate on the virtual platform. Voting on all matters for Principal Members attending the AGM either in person or virtually will take place via an electronic platform. Voting will be open from 09:00 - 16:00 on the day of the AGM.

To ensure the smooth conduct of the AGM, including for reasons of health and safety, the Scheme reserves the right to conduct the AGM only virtually, and not in-person, on short notice. In that event, appropriate notification will be sent to Principal Members of the Scheme.

Printed meeting packs will be made available at the AGM venue.

The Scheme is pleased to make available its 2023 Integrated Report, including the Scheme's Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023.

ACCESS THE 2023 INTEGRATED REPORT HERE

Important information to note

Agenda for the meeting

1. Welcome and quorum
2. Minutes of the 2023 Annual General Meeting - for approval
3. Tabling of the 2023 Integrated Report, including the Scheme's Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
   1. Presentation by the Principal Officer of the Scheme
   2. Presentation by the CEO of Discovery Health (Pty) Limited, the Administrator and Managed Care Organisation of the Scheme
4. Governance
   1. The Scheme's Trustee Remuneration Policy and approval of the 2024 Trustee Remuneration
5. Motions
6. General
7. Voting and closure of the AGM
   1. 2024 Trustee Remuneration
   2. Non-binding Advisory vote on the Trustee Remuneration Policy
   3. Motions
   4. Trustee Election

Motions

In terms of the Scheme Rules, Principal Members may submit motions to be tabled at the AGM. Should valid motions be received by the Scheme, these will be presented to Principal Members for discussion at the AGM.

Virtual attendance requirements

Principal Members who attend the AGM via the virtual platform will require an internet connection and an active email address. You can access the virtual platform through your laptop, desktop computer, smart phone or tablet. Depending on your device, you will need the latest version of Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Edge, FireFox or Safari (iPhone or iPad) installed. Adobe Flash Player must also be installed on your computer.

Virtual attendance requires a stable data or internet connection for which you will incur data charges for the amount of data consumed. Please contact your network service provider to enquire about data charges you may incur, prior to accessing the live streaming facility.

Please note that joining the AGM via the virtual platform constitutes attendance of the AGM and therefore Principal Members making use of the virtual platform will be able to participate in and vote at the AGM.

Announcement of voting results

The results of all matters voted on at the AGM will be published on the Scheme's webpage within 14 working days after the AGM and can be viewed here.

HOW TO SUBMIT A MOTION HOW TO APPOINT A PROXY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS

MINUTES OF THE 2023 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Candidate List and CV Booklet DHMS FRAMEWORK FOR NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION OF TRUSTEES

BOARD AND BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBER REMUNERATION POLICY AGM REMUNERATION PRESENTATION

AGM FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS MOTION TO BE VOTED ON DHMS Board Committee Composition

Principal Members of the Scheme who are in good standing with the Scheme (i.e. whose contributions are up to date and who are not suspended for any reason) need to elect one (1) Trustee to the Board of Trustees ("Board") at the 2024 Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of the Scheme. Principal Members will be afforded the opportunity to attend the AGM either in person or virtually, with the ability to vote regardless of how they choose to attend.

The AGM will take place on 27 June 2024. For members attending in person, the AGM will be held in Gauteng and the exact venue will be communicated through the Notice of AGM. For members attending virtually, a link to the virtual platform will be circulated closer to the date of the AGM.

In terms of the Scheme Rules, the Board may appoint a Nomination Committee to assess all nominees against the eligibility criteria described in the Scheme Rules and the Scheme's Electoral Framework. In this regard, the Scheme has appointed a Nomination Committee, consisting of independent persons who are not Trustees. The Nomination Committee will oversee the nominations, vetting of nominees and election processes until finalisation of the voting results after the AGM.

The Board has appointed Mazars as the third party Independent Electoral Body ("IEB") to assist the Nomination Committee in carrying out its functions.

The IEB is responsible for the following nomination, electoral and voting activities :

• Receiving and vetting of nominations
• Preparation of final candidate list
• Receiving and vetting of proxies
• Managing the actual election which will be conducted at the AGM
• Counting and producing a final validated report of all voting at the AGM

If you would like to nominate a candidate, please read the Call for Nominations and then complete the nomination form, which includes the rules for completion of this form.

Nominations must reach the IEB by no later than 12:00 (midday) South African Standard Time (SAST) on Wednesday, 31 January 2024.

All queries that relate to nominations must be directed to Mazars only, at telephone number 011 547 4212 or email: DHMS2024AGM@mazars.co.za. The IEB's offices and call centre will be open and operating between 08:00 and 16:30 from Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

The Annual General Meeting of Discovery Health Medical Scheme took place on 27 June 2024. For your convenience, we have provided a link to a copy of the presentations that was delivered at the Annual General Meeting by the Discovery Health Medical Scheme Principal Officer and Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd Chief Executive Officer

Discovery Health Medical Scheme AGM presentations

The Annual General Meeting of Discovery Health Medical Scheme took place on 27 June 2024. For your convenience, we have provided a link to the recording of the meeting.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme Annual General Meeting Recording

Outcome of the Annual General Meeting for Discovery Health Medical Scheme

The Scheme will hold its Annual General Meeting ("AGM") on 08 June 2023 at 09:00 and you are invited to attend . The AGM will take place at Auditorium 1, 1 Discovery Place, corner of Katherine Street and Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng. A live streaming facility for viewing the AGM will also be available for members who are unable to attend. Voting on all matters will take place at the AGM venue only and will be open from 09:00 - 16:00 on the day of the AGM.

Printed meeting packs will be made available at the AGM venue. Should you require a printed copy of the Highlights of the Scheme's 2022 results, the Scheme Office will provide this on request.

The Scheme is pleased to make available its 2022 Integrated Report, including the Scheme's Financial Statements for the year ended
31 December 2022.

ACCESS THE 2022 INTEGRATED REPORT HERE

Important information to note

Agenda for the meeting

1. Welcome and quorum
2. Minutes of the 2022 Annual General Meeting - for approval
3. Tabling of the 2022 Integrated Report, including the Scheme's Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022
   1. Presentation by the Principal Officer of the Scheme
   2. Presentation by the CEO of Discovery Health (Pty) Limited, the Administrator and Managed Care Organisation of the Scheme
4.  Governance
   1. The Scheme's Trustee Remuneration Policy and approval of the 2023 Trustee Remuneration
   2. Appointment of Auditors
5. Motions
6. General
7. Voting and closure of the AGM
   1. 2023 Trustee Remuneration
   2. Non-binding Advisory vote on the Trustee Remuneration Policy
   3. Appointment of Auditors
      1. For 2023
      2. For 2024
   4. Motions
   5. Extension of Trustee Tenure from three to four years

Motions

Should valid motions be received by the Scheme, these will be presented to Members for discussion at the AGM. Further communication will be sent to Members via text message in this regard.

Live streaming requirements

Principal members who are unable to attend the AGM in person or by means of a proxy, can view the AGM via the live streaming facility, which will require an internet connection and an active email address. You can access the live streaming through your laptop, desktop computer, smart phone or tablet. Depending on your device, you will need the latest version of Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Edge, FireFox or Safari (iPhone or iPad) installed. Adobe Flash Player must also be installed on your computer.

Live streaming requires a stable data or internet connection for which you will incur data charges for the amount of data consumed. Please contact your network service provider to enquire about data charges you may incur, prior to accessing the live streaming facility.

Please note that the live streaming facility does not constitute attendance of the AGM and therefore Principal Members making use of the live streaming facility will not be able to participate in and vote at the meeting.

Announcement of voting results

The results of all matters voted on at the AGM will be published on the Discovery website within 14 days after the AGM and can be viewed here.

How to submit a motion How to appoint a proxy Highlights of the 2022 financial results

Discovery Health Medical Scheme Remuneration Policy

Minutes of the 2022 Annual General Meeting AGM RESOLUTIONS

Trustee Remuneration Presentation

The Annual General Meeting of Discovery Health Medical Scheme took place on 8 June 2023. For your convenience, we have provided a link to a copy of the presentations that was delivered at the Annual General Meeting by the Discovery Health Medical Scheme Principal Officer and Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd Chief Executive Officer

Discovery Health Medical Scheme AGM Presentations

The Annual General Meeting of Discovery Health Medical Scheme took place on 8 June 2023. For your convenience, we have provided a link to the recording of the meeting.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme Annual General Meeting Recording

Mazars was appointed by Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("DHMS"/"the Scheme") in the capacity of the Independent Electoral Body ("IEB") to ensure that the Annual General Meeting process was conducted in accordance with the Scheme Rules approved and registered by the Council for Medical Schemes.

The Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of DHMS was held on 08 June 2023 at 09:00, at 1 Discovery Place, Corner Rivonia Road and Katherine Street, Sandton.

Rule 25.1.3 states that "At least 15 Members of the Scheme present in person or virtually (subject to the Scheme's operational requirements on virtual participation in the given year), shall constitute a quorum. If a quorum is not present after the lapse of 30 minutes from the time fixed for the commencement of the meeting, the meeting must be postponed to a date determined by the Board, and Members then present constitute a quorum".

In this regard, Mazars in their capacity as the IEB conducted a roll call of a sample of members and confirmed that the meeting was indeed quorate.

Principal Members in good standing at the AGM, and thus entitled to attend, speak and vote at the AGM were required vote on the following resolutions:

1. Resolution 1: 2023 Trustee Remuneration
2. Resolution 2: Non-binding Advisory Vote on the Trustee Remuneration Policy
3. Resolution 3: Appointment of the Auditors for 2023
4. Resolution 4: Appointment of the Auditors for 2024
5. Resolution 5: Extension of Trustee tenure from three (3) to four (4) years

The results of the voting on the abovementioned resolutions are detailed below.

1. Resolution 1: 2023 Trustee Remuneration:

• For: 93,22%
• Against: 3,39%
• Abstain: 3,39%
• No Vote: 0%

2. Resolution 2: Non-binding Advisory Vote on the Trustee Remuneration Policy:

• For: 89,83%
• Against: 6,78%
• Abstain: 1,69%
• No Vote: 1,69%

3. Resolution 3: Appointment of the Auditors for 2023:

• For: 96,61%
• Against: 0%
• Abstain: 3,39%
• No Vote: 0%

4. Resolution 4: Appointment of the Auditors for 2024:

• For: 93,22%
• Against: 3,39%
• Abstain: 3,39%
• No Vote: 0%

5. Resolution 5: Extension of Trustee tenure from three (3) to four (4) years:

• For: 57,63%
• Against: 8,47%
• Abstain: 1,69%
• No Vote: 32,20%

The AGM was thus carried out in terms of the Scheme Rules and the Medical Schemes Act, as concluded by the IEB.

We wish to thank all the members for their participation in the process.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Scheme at PrincipalOfficer@discovery.co.za should you have any queries.

Principal Members of the Scheme need to elect three Trustees to the Board of Trustees ("Board") at the Scheme's 2022 Annual General Meeting ("AGM"). COVID-19 protocols permitting, the AGM will take place on 23 June 2022 at the Hilton Hotel Ball Room, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng.

The Rules of the Scheme allow any Principal Member in good standing to nominate another Principal Member in good standing to stand for election. Alternatively, if COVID-19 risks dictate, the AGM may be held virtually.

The Board may appoint an independent third party service provider to assist the Nomination Committee in carrying out its functions. The Board of Trustees has appointed Deloitte & Touche ("Deloitte") as an Independent Electoral Body ("IEB") to assist the Nomination Committee.

The IEB is responsible for the following nomination, electoral and voting activities:

• Call for nominations;
• Receiving and vetting of nominations;
• Preparation of final candidate list;
• Receiving and vetting of proxies; and
• Overseeing the actual election which will be conducted at the AGM.

If you would like to nominate a candidate, please read the Call for Nominations and then complete the nomination form, which includes the rules for completion of this form.

Nominations must reach Deloitte by 12:00 (midday) on Monday, 14 February 2022. Forms received after this date and time will be disqualified.

All queries that relate to nominations must be directed to Deloitte only, at telephone number 0800 362 555 or email: za_dhmselections2022@deloitte.co.za. The Deloitte offices and call centre will be open and operating between 08:00 and 16:30, Monday to Friday, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("DHMS"/"the Scheme") will hold its Annual General Meeting ("AGM") virtually on 23 June 2022. The Scheme's Board of Trustees encourages members to attend the Scheme's AGM, as this is critical to strong Scheme governance.

Trustee elections and Notice of the AGM

Trustee elections will be held at this year's AGM as follows:

Please register your attendance online

1. Please register here to attend, participate and vote at the AGM.
2. Principal Members attending the AGM will be required to provide the following information to be able to register their attendance and cast their vote:
   • full name(s) and surname (as per identity document)
   • identity (or passport) number
   • email address
   • mobile phone number
   • DHMS membership number

3. Principal Members whose registration requests have been successfully approved will receive an email from Lumi with a link to the live streaming facility and user credentials, including a link to an instructional video on how to navigate the virtual platform.

Please note: by registering your attendance on the Lumi system, you give Lumi Technologies SA Pty Ltd consent to process your personal information on behalf of the Scheme for purposes of ascertaining your membership status with the Scheme and establishing your eligibility to attend, participate and vote at the AGM.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

1. Welcome and quorum
2. Minutes of the 2021 Annual General Meeting - for approval
3. Tabling of the 2021 Integrated Report, including the Scheme's Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2021
   1. Presentation by the Principal Officer of the Scheme
   2. Presentation by the CEO of Discovery Health (Pty) Limited, the Administrator and Managed Care Organisation of the Scheme
4. Governance
   1. The Scheme's Trustee Remuneration Policy and approval of the 2022 Trustee Remuneration
   2. Appointment of Auditors
5. Motions
6. General
7. Voting and closure of the AGM
   1. 2022 Trustee Remuneration
   2. Non-binding Advisory vote on the Trustee Remuneration Policy
   3. Appointment of Auditors
   4. Motions
   5. Election of Trustees

Please attend the AGM or nominate a proxy

Trustee elections will be held at the 2022 AGM.  A full candidate list can be accessed here. Voting on all matters at the AGM will be open from 09:00 - 16:00 on the day of the AGM.

Every Principal Member who is in good standing and who is present virtually at the AGM has the right to vote. If you are unable to attend the Scheme's AGM, you may nominate a proxy (another Principal Member authorised to attend, speak and vote on your behalf) by completing a proxy form.  Only Principal Members in good standing (contributions not in arrears) may appoint another Principal Member, who must also be in good standing, as a proxy.

Submit your proxy on time

A Principal Member wishing to appoint a proxy to attend the AGM and vote on their behalf must personally request a proxy form from Deloitte & Touche ("Deloitte"), the Independent Electoral Body ("IEB"), at za_dhmselections2022@deloitte.co.za or by calling 0800 362 555.

Please note that each proxy form has unique security features and will be issued against the requesting Principal Member's (proxy giver's) name.  A Principal Member who is in good standing and unable to attend the AGM may appoint only one proxy to attend, speak and vote on his/her behalf.  A Principal Member in good standing attending the AGM may be appointed as proxy by more than one Principal Member, to attend, speak and vote on their behalf.  Communication relating to the proxy appointment request will be directed to the proxy giver only.

Any deletions/corrections on the proxy form will not be accepted and will render the proxy form "spoilt". A photocopy of any original proxy form that has already been submitted will render the photocopied proxy form a duplicate form, and therefore an invalid proxy form. If you inadvertently spoil your proxy form, please contact the IEB to issue a replacement proxy form.

All information required on the proxy form must be completed.  The proxy form must be signed by both parties (the Principal Member appointing the proxy and the Principal Member appointed as proxy).  Failure to do so will invalidate the proxy form.  Please also note that the IEB will not accept proxy forms with electronic signatures. The proxy giver will therefore have to print out the proxy form that he/she received from the IEB, complete the details required in the form by hand (in block letters), sign the proxy form, as well as obtain the proxy's signature on the form.

The IEB shall screen the completed proxy forms and shall determine their validity, prior to the AGM.

Proxy forms must reach the IEB by no later than 09:00 on 16 June 2022.  Any proxy forms received after this date and time will be invalid.

More information on the proxy process is available here.

Submitting a motion

The Scheme Rules require that notices of motions to be placed before the AGM, reach the Principal Officer no later than 14 clear days prior to the date of the meeting.  For purposes of the submission of a motion, reference to a clear day contemplates a 24 hour day beginning and ending at midnight.  Below is a guideline that will help you construct your motion in line with Rules 25.1.6 and 25.1.7 of the Scheme Rules.

1. Only a Principal Member in good standing may submit a motion.  The Principal Member should present his/her motion at the AGM either personally or by means of a valid proxy.
2. Motions must be framed in terms that are definite, concise and free from ambiguity.  A detailed motivation shall accompany the motion.  Without a detailed motivation the motion will not be valid.
3. The Principal Member concerned shall first be required to engage with the Scheme/Trustees in good faith on the subject of his/her intended motion.
4. A motion may not deal with matters affecting the operations of the Scheme, or matters that fall beyond the scope of the AGM, and include matters that affect how the Trustees may exercise their fiduciary or statutory duties, that fetter the Trustees' discretion or compel/instruct the Trustees to act (whether by commission or omission) in a predetermined manner, and where the proposed motion would be inconsistent with or in contravention of the Medical Schemes Act or these Rules.
5. A motion must be for the benefit of and/or in the best interest of the Scheme and its Members.
6. All motions received by the Principal Officer will be evaluated by the Board, based on the above guidelines and only valid motions will be put to the meeting.

Motions can be submitted as follows:

• emailed to dhmsmotions2022@discovery.co.za
• posted to The Principal Officer, Discovery Health Medical Scheme, PO Box 786722, Sandton, 2146

Motions have to reach the Principal Officer by no later than 12:00 midnight on 08 June 2022.  Without a detailed motivation the motion will not be valid.  Any motions received after this date and time will be invalid.  Please consider potential delays you may experience using the South African postal services, which could result in your motion not reaching the Principal Officer before the closing date and time.

Live Streaming Requirements

Principal Members registering for and attending the AGM will require the following:

• An internet connection
• An active email address
• Laptop or desktop computer or
• Smart phone or tablet

You can access the live streaming through your laptop, desktop computer, smart phone or tablet.  Depending on your device, you will need the latest versions of Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Edge, FireFox or Safari (iPhone or iPad) installed.

Live streaming requires a stable data or internet connection for which you will incur data charges for the amount of data consumed.  Please contact your network service provider to enquire about data charges you may incur, prior to accessing the live streaming facility.

Downloads

You can download:

• The 2021 Integrated Report, including the audited 2021 Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2021
• Highlights of the Discovery Health Medical Scheme's results for 2021
• Minutes of the 2021 Annual General Meeting
• Candidate List and CV Booklet
• Framework for the Nomination and Election of Trustees
• Discovery Health Medical Scheme Remuneration Policy
• Trustee Remuneration Presentation
• Voting on resolutions process

You can call us on 0860 99 88 77 to request a physical copy of the 2021 Integrated Report.

The Annual General Meeting of Discovery Health Medical Scheme took place on 23 June 2022. For your convenience, we have provided a link to a copy of the presentations that was delivered at the Annual General Meeting by the Discovery Health Medical Scheme Principal Officer and Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd Chief Executive Officer.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme AGM Presentations

Deloitte & Touche ("Deloitte") was appointed by the Board of Trustees as an Independent Electoral Body ("IEB") to assist the Nomination Committee with overseeing the nomination process from a governance perspective.

As an IEB, Deloitte was responsible for the following electoral processes and voting activities:

• the call for nominations; 
• receiving and vetting of nominations;
• preparation of a final candidate list;
• receiving and vetting of proxies; and
• overseeing the actual election which will be conducted at the AGM to be held on 23 June 2022.

On 23 June 2022, Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("DHMS"/"the Scheme") convened a virtual Annual General Meeting ("AGM"). Principal Members voted on the following resolutions:

• Resolution 1 - Approval of the 2022 Trustee Remuneration
• Resolution 2 - Non-binding Advisory vote on the Trustee Remuneration Policy
• Resolution 3 - Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as Auditor for the year ending 31 December 2022
• Resolution 4 - Election of three Trustees

The outcome of the voting proceedings as it relates to the above resolutions are set out below:

1. Resolution 1 - Approval of the 2022 Trustee Remuneration
   • 78.22% voted in favour
   • 4.54% voted against
   • 17.24% abstained from voting
2. Resolution 2 - Non-binding Advisory vote on the Trustee Remuneration Policy
   • 75.72% voted in favour
   • 3.08% voted against
   • 21.20% abstained from voting
3. Resolution 3 - Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as Auditor for the year ending 31 December 2022
   • 88.75% voted in favour
   • 2.72% voted against
   • 8.53% abstained from voting
4. Resolution 4 - Election of three Trustees
   The following candidates, listed in alphabetical order, were elected as Trustees:
   • Adv Joan Adams
   • Mr Marius Michiel du Toit
   • Dr Max Rodney Price

Notice is hereby given of the proposed amalgamation between Quantum Medical Aid Society ("QMAS") and DHMS with effect from 01 April 2021.  An amalgamation of medical schemes means that one medical scheme (i.e. QMAS) becomes part of another (in this case, DHMS).

The Registrar of Medical Schemes has approved the exposition.  The exposition in respect of the amalgamation will lie open in terms of Section 63(4) for inspection for 21 days from 01 February 2021 to 01 March 2021 and for a further 21 days for comments in terms of Section 63(5) from 02 March 2021 to 30 March 2021, and can be accessed here.

During the inspection and objection period which ends on 30 March 2021 all written objections by interested parties must be sent to:

1. The Registrar of Medical Schemes at information@medicalschemes.co.za
2. The Principal Officer, Quantum Medical Aid Society, at natasha@bidvest.co.za
3. The Principal Officer, Discovery Health Medical Scheme, at CharlotteM5@discovery.co.za

All written objections must reach the abovementioned offices by no later than 30 March 2021.

Notice is hereby given that Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("DHMS") will be holding a Special General Meeting ("SGM") on 17 March 2021.

The SGM will be held to vote on a proposed amalgamation with Quantum Medical Aid Society ("QMAS"). This will be the only matter that will be discussed at this SGM.

Notice of the Special General Meeting ("SGM")

Date: 17 March 2021
Meeting Time: 10:00
Registration: Online registration will open at 10:00 on 10 March 2021 and will close at 10:00 on 15 March 2021. Registrations will not be accepted after the closing date and time.
Venue: Virtual meeting

Please register your attendance

1. Please register here to attend the SGM.
2. Members attending the SGM will be required to provide their South African identity number together with their membership number to be able to register their attendance and cast their vote.

Please note: by registering your attendance on the Lumi system, you give Lumi Technologies SA Pty Ltd consent to process your personal information on behalf of Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("the Scheme") for purposes of ascertaining your membership status with the Scheme and establishing your eligibility to vote at the SGM.

Details of the proposed amalgamation can be found here. The full exposition document can be found here.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

1. Welcome and quorum.
2. Presentation on the proposed amalgamation with QMAS.
3. Voting on the proposed amalgamation and closure of the SGM.

Please attend the SGM or nominate a proxy

If you are unable to attend the SGM, you are able to nominate a proxy (another Principal Member in good standing authorised to attend, speak and vote on your behalf) by completing a proxy form.

Read here for more information on the proxy process.

Submit your proxy on time

Proxy forms must be requested from Deloitte and Touche ("Deloitte"), at DHMSSGM2021@deloitte.co.za or by calling 0800 226 878.

Proxy forms must reach Deloitte by no later than 10:00 on 12 March 2021. Any proxy forms received after this date and time will be invalid.

Notice is hereby given that the proposed amalgamation date between Quantum Medical Aid Society ("QMAS") and Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("DHMS/the Scheme") has been postponed from 01 April 2021 to 01 July 2021. The addendum to the exposition document can be found here.

The Registrar of Medical Schemes on 15 March 2021 accepted the new date for the proposed amalgamation.

The postponement of the date of the proposed amalgamation does not affect the date on which the DHMS Special General Meeting will be held for the purpose of voting in favour of or against the proposed amalgamation, which will continue as scheduled on 17 March 2021 at 10:00, as previously communicated to Principal Members of the Scheme.

Deloitte & Touche ("Deloitte") was appointed by the Board of Trustees to provide support in respect of the voting of Discovery Health Medical Scheme members relating to the proposed amalgamation between Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("DHMS") and Quantum Medical Aid Society ("QMAS").

On 17 March 2021, DHMS convened a virtual Special General Meeting ("SGM") for members to vote in favour of or against the proposed amalgamation.

The outcome of the voting proceedings as it relates to the proposed amalgamation between DHMS and QMAS are set out below:
a. 92.9% voted in favour
b. 4.85% voted against
c. 1.9% abstained from voting
d. 0.4% represents an invalid vote*

*A proxy vote was revoked from the proxy holder, as the nominator attended and voted at the SGM, therefore their vote took preference and invalidated the allocated proxy vote.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("DHMS/the Scheme") had scheduled its 2020 Annual General Meeting ("AGM") to be held on 25 June 2020, however, on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, the DHMS Trustees deemed it necessary to postpone the Scheme's 2020 AGM and Trustee elections to a later date. The postponement has been approved by the Council for Medical Schemes.

As a result of the time that has lapsed since the call for nominations in January 2020 for the nomination of candidates to stand for election to the Board of Trustees, a decision has been made to restart the call for nominations process. The January 2020 process has been stopped and therefore nominations made in 2020 will not be included in the 2021 nominations process. A Principal Member who would like to nominate the same candidate to stand for election to the Board of Trustees, will be required to re-nominate the candidate in the 2021 call for nominations process.

Members of the Scheme need to elect two Trustees at the Scheme's 2021 Annual General Meeting ("AGM") to be held on 31 August 2021, which will be held virtually. The exact details of the virtual platform will be communicated in due course.

Deloitte has been appointed in the capacity as an IEB in respect of the following electoral processes and voting activities:

• the call for nominations;
• receiving and vetting of nominations;
• preparation of final candidate list;
• receiving and vetting of proxies; and
• overseeing the actual election which will be conducted at the AGM to be held on 31 August 2021.

If you would like to nominate a candidate, please read the Call for Nominations and then complete the nomination form, which includes the rules for completion of this form.

Nominations must reach Deloitte by 12:00 (midday) on Wednesday, 12 May 2021. Forms received after this date and time will not be considered.

All queries that relate to nominations must be directed to Deloitte only, at telephone number 0800 362 555 or email: za_dhmselections2021@deloitte.co.za. The Deloitte offices and call centre will be open and operating between 08:00 and 16:30, Mondays to Fridays, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

The call for nomination was sent to members on 20 April 2021, with closing date of 12 May 2021. Due to a technical error identified, some members did not receive the Call for Nomination notice.

The Call for Nomination will now close at 12:00 (midday) on Monday, 24 May 2021.

Members of the Scheme need to elect two Trustees at the Scheme's 2021 Annual General Meeting ("AGM") to be held on 31 August 2021, which will be held virtually. The exact details of the virtual platform will be communicated in due course.

Deloitte has been appointed in the capacity as an IEB in respect of the following electoral processes and voting activities:

• the call for nominations;
• receiving and vetting of nominations;
• preparation of final candidate list;
• receiving and vetting of proxies; and
• overseeing the actual election which will be conducted at the AGM to be held on 31 August 2021.

If you would like to nominate a candidate, please read the Call for Nominations and then complete the nomination form, which includes the rules for completion of this form.

Nominations must reach Deloitte by 12:00 (midday) on Monday, 24 May 2021. Forms received after this date and time will not be considered.

All queries that relate to nominations must be directed to Deloitte only, at telephone number 0800 362 555 or email: za_dhmselections2021@deloitte.co.za. The Deloitte offices and call centre will be open and operating between 08:00 and 16:30, Mondays to Fridays, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("DHMS"/"the Scheme") will hold its Annual General Meeting ("AGM") virtually on 31 August 2021. DHMS's Board of Trustees encourages members to attend the Scheme's AGM, as it is critical to strong Scheme governance.

Trustee elections and Notice of the AGM

Trustee elections will be held at this year's AGM as follows:

Please register your attendance online

1. Please register here to attend, participate and vote at the AGM.

1. Click on the "Register Now" button to complete your registration.
2. Principal Members attending the AGM will be required to provide the following information to be able to register their attendance and cast their vote:
   • full name(s) and surname (as per identity document)
   • identity (or passport) number
   • email address
   • mobile phone number
   • DHMS membership number
3. Agree to the terms and conditions at the bottom of the screen and click on the "Next" button to confirm that the information provided is correct.
4. Review information provided and make corrections where relevant by clicking on the "Previous" button. Click on the "Next" button to confirm that the information provided is correct.
5. Review the information provided and click on the "Submit" button to finalise the registration process.

2. Principal Members whose registration requests have been successfully approved will receive an email from Lumi with a link to the live streaming facility and user credentials, including a link to an instructional video on how to navigate the virtual platform.

Please note: by registering your attendance on the Lumi system, you give Lumi Technologies SA Pty Ltd consent to process your personal information on behalf of the Scheme for purposes of ascertaining your membership status with the Scheme and establishing your eligibility to attend, participate and vote at the AGM.

1. Welcome and quorum
2. Minutes of the 2019 Annual General Meeting - for approval
3. Minutes of the 2021 Special General Meeting - for approval
4. Tabling of the 2019 and 2020 Integrated Reports, including the Scheme's Financial Statements for the years ended 31 December 2019 and 31 December 2020
   1. Presentation by the Principal Officer of Discovery Health Medical Scheme
   2. Presentation by the CEO of Discovery Health (Pty) Limited, the Administrator and Managed Care Organisation of Discovery Health Medical Scheme
5. Governance
   1. Discovery Health Medical Scheme Trustee Remuneration Policy and approval of the 2020 and 2021 Trustee Remuneration
   2. Appointment of Auditors
6. Motions
7. General
8. Voting and closure of the AGM
   1. 2020 and 2021 Trustee Remuneration
   2. Non-binding Advisory vote on the Trustee Remuneration Policy
   3. Appointment of Auditors
   4. Motions
   5. Election of Trustees

Please attend the AGM or nominate a proxy

Trustee elections will be held at the 2021 AGM. A full candidate list can be accessed here. Voting for all matters at the AGM will be open from 09:00 - 16:00 on the day of the AGM.

Every Principal Member who is in good standing and who is present virtually at the AGM has the right to vote. If you are unable to attend the Scheme's AGM, you are able to nominate a proxy (another Principal Member authorised to attend, speak and vote on your behalf) by completing a proxy form. Only Principal Members in good standing (contributions not in arrears) may appoint another Principal Member, who must also be in good standing, as a proxy.

Submit your proxy on time

Proxy forms must be requested from Deloitte & Touche ("Deloitte"), the Independent Electoral Body ("IEB"), at za_dhmselections2021@deloitte.co.za or by calling 0800 362 555.

Please note that each proxy form has unique security features and will be issued against the requesting Principal Member's name. A Principal Member who is in good standing and unable to attend the AGM may appoint only one proxy to attend, speak and vote on his/her behalf. A Principal Member in good standing attending the AGM may be appointed as proxy by more than one Principal Member, to attend, speak and vote on their behalf.

Any deletions/corrections on the proxy form will not be accepted and will render the proxy form "spoilt". A duplicate of any original proxy form that has already been submitted will render the duplicated proxy form invalid. If you inadvertently spoil your proxy form, please contact the IEB to issue a new proxy form.

All information required on the proxy form must be completed. The proxy form must be signed by both parties (the Principal Member appointing the proxy and the Principal Member appointed as proxy). Failure to do so will invalidate the proxy form.

The IEB shall screen the completed proxy forms and shall determine their validity, prior to the AGM. Proxy forms must reach the IEB by no later than 09:00 on 24 August 2021. Any proxy forms received after this date and time will be invalid.

More information on the proxy process is available here.

Submitting a motion

The Rules of Discovery Health Medical Scheme require that notices of motions to be placed before the AGM, reach the Principal Officer no later than 14 clear days prior to the date of the meeting. For purposes of the submission of a motion, reference to a clear day contemplates a 24 hour day beginning and ending at midnight. Below is a guideline that will help you construct your motion in line with Rules 25.1.6 and 25.1.7 of the Scheme Rules.

1. Only a Principal Member in good standing may submit a motion. The Principal Member should present his/her motion at the AGM either personally or by means of a valid proxy.
2. Motions must be framed in terms that are definite, concise and free from ambiguity. A detailed motivation shall accompany the motion. Without a detailed motivation the motion will not be valid.
3. The Principal Member concerned shall first be required to engage with the Scheme/Trustees in good faith on the subject of his/her intended motion.
4. A motion may not deal with matters affecting the operations of the Scheme, or matters that fall beyond the scope of the AGM, and include matters that affect how the Trustees may exercise their fiduciary or statutory duties, that fetter the Trustees' discretion or compel/instruct the Trustees to act (whether by commission or omission) in a predetermined manner, and where the proposed motion would be inconsistent with or in contravention of the Medical Schemes Act or these Rules.
5. A motion must be for the benefit of and/or in the best interest of the Scheme and its Members.
6. All motions received by the Principal Officer will be evaluated by the Board, based on the above guidelines and only valid motions will be put to the meeting.

Motions can be submitted as follows:

• emailed to dhmsmotions2021@discovery.co.za or
• posted to The Principal Officer, Discovery Health Medical Scheme, PO Box 786722, Sandton, 2146

Motions have to reach the Principal Officer by no later than 12:00 midnight on 16 August 2021. Without a detailed motivation the motion will not be valid. Any motions received after this date and time will be invalid. Please consider potential delays you may experience using the South African postal services, which could result in your motion not reaching the Principal Officer before the closing date and time.

Live Streaming Requirements

Principal Members registering for and attending the AGM will require the following:

• An internet connection
• An active email address
• Laptop or desktop computer or
• Smart phone or tablet

You can access the live streaming through your laptop, desktop computer, smart phone or tablet. Depending on your device, you will need the latest versions of Internet Explorer 11, Google Chrome, Edge, FireFox or Safari (iPhone or iPad) installed.

Live streaming requires a stable data or internet connection for which you will incur data charges for the amount of data consumed. Please contact your network service provider to enquire about data charges you may incur, prior to accessing the live streaming facility.

Downloads

You can download:

• The 2020 Integrated Report, including the audited 2020 Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2020
• The 2019 Integrated Report, including the audited 2019 Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2019
• Highlights of the Discovery Health Medical Scheme's results for 2020
• Minutes of the 2019 Annual General Meeting
• Minutes of the 2021 Special General Meeting
• Candidate List and CV Booklet
• Framework for the Nomination and Election of Trustees
• Discovery Health Medical Scheme Remuneration Policy
• Trustee Remuneration Presentation
• Navigating the Virtual Platform: View Video

You can call us on 0860 99 88 77 to request a physical copy of the 2019 and/or 2020 Integrated Report.

The Annual General Meeting of Discovery Health Medical Scheme took place on 31 August 2021. For your convenience, we have provided a link to a copy of the presentations that was delivered at the Annual General Meeting by the Discovery Health Medical Scheme Principal Officer and Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd Chief Executive Officer

Discovery Health Medical Scheme AGM Presentations

Deloitte & Touche ("Deloitte") was appointed by the Board of Trustees as an Independent Electoral Body ("IEB") to assist the Nomination Committee with overseeing the nomination process from a governance perspective.

As an IEB, Deloitte was responsible for the following electoral processes and voting activities:

• the call for nominations;
• receiving and vetting of nominations;
• preparation of a final candidate list;
• receiving and vetting of proxies; and
• overseeing the actual election which will be conducted at the AGM to be held on 31 August 2021.

On 31 August 2021, Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("DHMS"/"the Scheme") convened a virtual Annual General Meeting ("AGM"). Principal Members voted on the following resolutions:

• Resolution 1 - Approval of the 2020 Trustee Remuneration
• Resolution 2 - Approval of the 2021 Trustee Remuneration
• Resolution 3 - Non-binding Advisory vote on the Trustee Remuneration Policy
• Resolution 4 - Appointment of Auditors
• Resolution 5 - Election of two Trustees

The outcome of the voting proceedings as it relates to the above resolutions are set out below:

1. Resolution 1 - Approval of the 2020 Trustee Remuneration
   • 86.15% voted in favour
   • 5.46% voted against
   • 8.38% abstained from voting
2. Resolution 2 - Approval of the 2021 Trustee Remuneration
   • 86.30% voted in favour
   • 5.48% voted against
   • 8.22% abstained from voting
3. Resolution 3 - Non-binding Advisory vote on the Trustee Remuneration Policy
   • 85.59% voted in favour
   • 5.10% voted against
   • 9.31% abstained from voting
4. Resolution 4 - Appointment of Auditors
   • 94.32% voted in favour
   • 1.08% voted against
   • 4.60% abstained from voting
5. Resolution 5 - Election of two Trustees
   The following candidates, listed in alphabetical order, were elected as Trustees:
   • Dr Susette Brynard
   • Mrs Lalita (Gita) Harie

Members of the Scheme need to elect two Trustees at the Scheme's Annual General Meeting ("AGM") to be held on 25 June 2020, at the Hilton Hotel, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng.

The Board of Trustees has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd ("PwC") as the Independent Electoral Body ("IEB") to assist the Nomination Committee, who will oversee the nomination process from a governance perspective.

PwC has been appointed in the capacity of the IEB in respect of the following electoral processes and voting activities:

• the call for nominations;
• receiving and vetting of nominations;
• receiving and vetting of proxies; and
• overseeing the actual election which will be conducted at the AGM to be held on 25 June 2020.

Members of the Scheme should also be aware that, following inspections relating to the election of members to the boards of trustees of various medical schemes, the Council for Medical Schemes ("CMS") has found certain practices that lead to prejudice and unfairness and which also defeat the object and purposes of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998. Members are urged to take note of the undesirable business practices listed in Press Release 15 of 2017, which can be found on the CMS website at https://www.medicalschemes.com under the publications tab.

If you would like to nominate a candidate, please read the Call for Nominations and then complete the nomination form, which includes the rules for completion of this form.

The completed nomination form must be returned to PwC either by hand or e-mail as indicated in the rules for completion. The form should reach PwC by no later than 12:00 (midday) on Friday, 14 February 2020. Forms received after this date and time will not be considered.

All queries that relate to nominations must be directed to PwC only, at telephone number 012 429 0150 or email: za_dhmselection2020@pwc.com.

The Call for Nominations was sent to members on 13 January 2020, with a closing date of 14 February 2020. Regrettably, we have identified that some emails to members were not delivered due to restrictive security settings recently deployed by certain email management and security providers that blocked their delivery. Changes to the email have been made so that it will no longer be blocked.

Following consultations with the Nominations Committee it has been considered appropriate to extend the closing date of the Call for Nominations in order to provide all members with an opportunity to participate in the process.

Members of the Scheme need to elect two Trustees at the Scheme's Annual General Meeting ("AGM") to be held on 25 June 2020, at the Hilton Hotel, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng.

The Board of Trustees has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd ("PwC") as the Independent Electoral Body ("IEB") to assist the Nomination Committee, who will oversee the nomination process from a governance perspective.

PwC has been appointed in the capacity of the IEB in respect of the following electoral processes and voting activities:

• the call for nominations;
• receiving and vetting of nominations;
• receiving and vetting of proxies; and
• overseeing the actual election which will be conducted at the AGM to be held on 25 June 2020.

Members of the Scheme should also be aware that, following inspections relating to the election of members to the boards of trustees of various medical schemes, the Council for Medical Schemes ("CMS") has found certain practices that lead to prejudice and unfairness and which also defeat the object and purposes of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998. Members are urged to take note of the undesirable business practices listed in Press Release 15 of 2017, which can be found on the CMS website at https://www.medicalschemes.com under the publications tab.

If you would like to nominate a candidate, please read the Call for Nominations and then complete the nomination form, which includes the rules for completion of this form.

Nominations must now reach PwC by 12:00 (midday) on Friday, 06 March 2020. Forms received after this date and time will not be considered.

All queries that relate to nominations must be directed to PwC only, at telephone number 012 429 0150 or email: za_dhmselection2020@pwc.com.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("DHMS/the Scheme") had scheduled its Annual General Meeting ("AGM") to be held on 25 June 2020.

Given the recent pronouncements by President Cyril Ramaphosa on measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including the declaration of a national state of disaster, implementation of a national lockdown and the prohibition of public gatherings of more than 50 people, the DHMS Trustees deem it necessary to postpone the Scheme's AGM and Trustee elections to a later date. The postponement has been approved by the Council for Medical Schemes.

Trustee terms coming to an end during the postponement period will be extended until such time that the AGM and Elections can be held as approved by the Council for Medical Schemes.

Further communication in this regard will follow in due course.

Members of the Scheme need to elect three Trustees at the Scheme's Annual General Meeting ("AGM") to be held on 20 June 2019, at the Hilton Hotel, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng.

The Board of Trustees has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd ("PwC") as the independent third party service provider to assist the Nomination Committee. PwC will conduct and manage the nomination process and the Nomination Committee will oversee the process from a governance perspective.

Members of the Scheme should also be aware that following inspections relating to the election of members to the boards of trustees of various medical schemes, the Council for Medical Schemes ("CMS") has found certain practices that lead to prejudice and unfairness and which also defeat the object and purposes of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998. The undesirable business practices listed can be found on the CMS website at https://www.medicalschemes.com/ in Press Release 15 of 2017 and members are urged to take note of this notice.

If you would like to nominate a candidate, please read the Call for Nominations and then complete the Nomination Form, which includes the rules for completion of this form.

The completed nomination form must be returned to PwC either by hand, e-mail or fax as indicated in the rules for completion. The form should reach PwC by no later than 12:00 (midday) on Friday, 08 February 2019. Forms received after this date and time will not be considered. All queries that relate to nominations must be directed to PwC only, at telephone number 012 429 0150 or email: DHMSelection2019@za.pwc.com.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("DHMS/the Scheme") is holding its Annual General Meeting ("AGM") on 20 June 2019. DHMS's Board of Trustees encourage members to attend the Scheme's AGM, as it is critical to strong Scheme governance. Please RSVP your attendance.

Trustee elections

Trustee elections will be held at this year's AGM. Members of the Scheme should be aware of a Press Release issued by the Council for Medical Schemes ("CMS") relating to undesirable business practices in respect of the election of members to the Boards of Trustees of various medical schemes. According to the Press Release the CMS has set out certain practises that lead to prejudice and unfairness and which also defeat the object and purposes of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998. The undesirable business practises listed can be found on the CMS website at https://www.medicalschemes.com/ in Press Release 15 of 2017 and members are urged to take note of this notice.

Please find below the notice of the AGM and other details.

Notice of the AGM

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

1. Welcome and quorum
2. Minutes of the 2018 Annual General Meeting - for approval
3. Tabling of the 2018 Integrated Report, including the Scheme's Annual Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2018
   1.  Presentation by the Principal Officer of Discovery Health Medical Scheme
   2.  Presentation by the CEO of Discovery Health (Pty) Limited, the Administrator of Discovery Health Medical Scheme
4. Governance
   1.  Discovery Health Medical Scheme Trustee Remuneration Policy and approval of the 2019 Trustee Remuneration
   2.  Appointment of Auditors
5. Motions
6. General
7. Voting and closure of the AGM
   1.  Election of Trustees
   2.  2019 Trustee Remuneration
   3.  Non-binding Advisory vote on the Trustee Remuneration Policy
   4.  Motions
8. Member Engagement
   The Board of Trustees invites members to engage with the Principal Officer and the Board of Trustees on specific Scheme matters of their choice immediately after the closure of the AGM.

Please attend the AGM or nominate a proxy

Trustee elections will be held at the 2019 AGM and a full candidate list can be accessed here.

If you are unable to attend the Scheme's AGM, you are able to nominate a proxy (another Principal Member authorised to attend, speak and vote on your behalf) by completing a proxy form. Only Principal Members in good standing (contributions not in arrears) may appoint other Principal Members, who must also be in good standing, as proxies.

Submit your proxy on time

Proxy forms must be requested from PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd, the Independent Electoral Body ("IEB"), at DHMSelection2019@za.pwc.com or by calling 012 429 0150.

Please note that each proxy form has unique security features and a separate proxy form must be requested for each proxy that a Principal Member wishes to appoint.

Any deletions/corrections on the proxy form will not be accepted and will render the proxy form "spoilt". If you inadvertently spoil your proxy form, please contact the IEB to issue a replacement proxy form.

All information required on the proxy form must be completed. The proxy form must be signed by both parties (the Principal Member appointing the proxy and the Principal Member appointed as proxy). Failure to do so may invalidate the proxy form.

The IEB shall screen the completed proxy forms and shall determine their validity, prior to the AGM.

Proxy forms must reach the IEB by no later than 12:00 midday on 13 June 2019. Any proxy forms received after this date and time will be invalid.

More information on the proxy process is available here.

Submitting a motion

The Rules of Discovery Health Medical Scheme require that notices of motions to be placed before the AGM reach the Principal Officer no later than 14 days prior to the date of the meeting. For purposes of the submission of a motion, reference to a clear day contemplates a 24 hour day beginning and ending at midnight. Below is a guideline that will help you construct your motion in line with Rules 25.1.6 and 25.1.7 of the Scheme Rules:

1. Only a Principal Member may submit a motion. The Principal Member should present his/her motion at the AGM either personally or by means of a valid proxy.
2. Motions must be framed in terms that are definite, concise, and free from ambiguity. A detailed motivation shall accompany the motion. Without a detailed motivation the motion will not be valid.
3. A motion may not deal with matters affecting the operations of the Scheme, or matters that fall beyond the scope of the AGM and must be for the benefit of and/or in the interest of the Scheme and its members.
4. All motions received by the Principal Officer will be evaluated by the Board, based on the above guidelines and only valid motions will be put to the meeting.

Motions can be submitted as follows:

• e-mailed to dhmsmotions2019@discovery.co.za or
• posted to The Principal Officer, Discovery Health Medical Scheme, PO Box 786722, Sandton, 2146 or
• hand delivered to any of the reception desks at 1 Discovery Place, Ground Floor, corner of Rivonia Road and Katherine Street, Sandton, 2146, in an envelope clearly marked for the attention of The Principal Officer, Discovery Health Medical Scheme

Motions have to reach the Principal Officer by no later than 12:00 midnight on 05 June 2019. Any motions received after this date and time will be invalid.

Downloads

You can download:

• The 2018 Integrated Report, including the audited 2018 Annual Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2018
• Highlights of the Discovery Health Medical Scheme's Results for 2018
• Minutes of the 2018 Annual General Meeting
• Framework for the Nomination and Election of Trustees
• Discovery Health Medical Scheme 2019 Trustee Election Candidate List and CV Booklet
• Discovery Health Medical Scheme Remuneration Policy
• Trustee Remuneration Presentation

You can call us on 0860 99 88 77 to request a physical copy of the 2018 Integrated Report.

Live Streaming Requirements

The Annual General Meeting will be streamed live on the Discovery website here. Live streaming requires a stable data connection for which you will incur data charges for the amount of data consumed. Please contact your network service provider to enquire about data charges you may incur, prior to accessing the live streaming facility.

You can access the live streaming through your cell phone, tablet or computer. Depending on your device, you need to have access to Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, FireFox or Safari (iPhone or iPad). Adobe Flash Player must be installed on your computer.

The Annual General Meeting of the Discovery Health Medical Scheme took place on 20 June 2019. For your convenience, we have provided a copy of the presentation that was delivered at the Annual General Meeting by the Discovery Health Medical Scheme Principal Officer and Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd Chief Executive Officer:

Discovery Health Medical Scheme AGM Presentation

WitsMed Amalgamation - Business Plan

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Special General Meeting voting results

Notice is hereby given that Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("DHMS") will be holding a Special General Meeting ("SGM") on 07 September 2017.

The SGM will be held to vote on a proposed amalgamation with the University of the Witwatersrand Medical Scheme ("WitsMed"). This will be the only matter that will be discussed at this SGM.

Notice of the SGM

Details of the proposed amalgamation can be found here. The draft Business Plan in respect of the proposed amalgamation can be found here.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

1. Welcome and quorum.
2. Presentation on the proposed amalgamation with WitsMed.
3. Voting on the amalgamation and closure of the SGM.

RSVP your attendance

You can RSVP your attendance for the SGM here.

Please attend the SGM or nominate a proxy

If you are unable to attend the Scheme's SGM, you are able to nominate a proxy (another Principal Member authorised to attend, speak and vote on your behalf) by completing a proxy form.

Read here for more information on the proxy process.

Submit your proxy on time

Proxy forms must be requested from PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd ("PwC"), at DHMSSGM2017@za.PwC.com or by calling 012 429 0505.

Proxy forms must reach PwC by no later than 09:00 on 04 September 2017. Any proxy forms received after this date and time will be invalid.

Trustee election and voting results

The Annual General Meeting of the Discovery Health Medical Scheme took place on 22 June 2017. For your convenience, we have provided a copy of the presentations that were delivered at the Annual General Meeting by the Discovery Health Medical Scheme Principal Officer and Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd Chief Executive Officer:

• Discovery Health Medical Scheme AGM Presentations

Discovery Health Medical Scheme ("DHMS/the Scheme") is holding its Annual General Meeting ("AGM") on 22 June 2017. DHMS's Board of Trustees encourage members to attend the Scheme's AGM, as it is critical to strong Scheme governance. Please RSVP your attendance.

Trustee elections will also be held during this year's AGM. Please find below the notice of the AGM and other details.

Notice of the AGM

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

1. Welcome and quorum
2. Minutes of the 2016 Annual General Meeting - for approval
3. Tabling of the 2016 Integrated Annual Report, including the Scheme's Annual Financial Statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2016
   1. Presentation by the Principal Officer of Discovery Health Medical Scheme
   2. Presentation by the CEO of Discovery Health (Pty) Limited, the Administrator of Discovery Health Medical Scheme
4. Governance
   1. Discovery Health Medical Scheme Trustee Remuneration Policy and approval of the 2017 Trustee Remuneration
   2. Appointment of Auditors
5. Motions
6. General
7. Voting and Closure of the AGM
   1. Election of Trustees
   2. 2016 Trustee Remuneration 
   3. Non-Binding Advisory vote on the Trustee Remuneration Policy
   4. Motions
8. Member Engagement
   The Board of Trustees invites members to engage with the Principal Officer and the Board of Trustees on specific Scheme matters of their choice immediately after the closure of the AGM.

Trustee elections

Trustee elections will be held at the 2017 AGM. A full candidate list can be accessed here.

Submit your proxy form on time

If you are unable to attend the Scheme's AGM, you may nominate a proxy (another Principal Member authorised to attend, speak and vote on your behalf) by completing a proxy form.

Proxy forms must be requested from PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd ("PwC"), at DHMSelection2017@za.PwC.com or by calling 012 429 0505.

Proxy forms must reach PwC by no later than 12:00 midday on 15 June 2017. Any proxy forms received after this date and time will be invalid.

Read here for more information on the proxy process.

Submitted proxy appointment forms will be validated by the PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd ("PwC") prior to the AGM.

Submitting a motion

The Rules of the Discovery Health Medical Scheme require that notices of motions to be placed before the AGM, must reach the Principal Officer not later than 14 days prior to the date of the meeting. Below is a guideline that will help you construct your motion in line with Rules 25.1.6 and 25.1.7 of the Scheme Rules:

1. Only a Principal Member may submit a motion. The Principal Member should present his/her motion at the AGM either personally or by means of a valid proxy.
2. Motions must be framed in terms that are definite, concise, and free from ambiguity. A detailed motivation shall accompany the motion. Without a detailed motivation the motion will not be valid.
3. A motion may not deal with matters affecting the operations of the Scheme, or matters that fall beyond the scope of the Annual General Meeting and must be for the benefit of and/or in the best interest of the Scheme and its members.
4. All motions received by the Principal Officer will be evaluated by the Board, based on the above guidelines and only valid motions will be put to the meeting.

Motions can be submitted as follows:

• e-mailed to dhmsmotions2017@discovery.co.za or
• posted to The Principal Officer, Discovery Health Medical Scheme, PO Box 786722, Sandton 2146, or
• hand delivered to 16 Fredman Drive, Sandton, in an envelope clearly marked for the attention of the Principal Officer.

Motions have to reach the Principal Officer by no later than 12:00 midnight on 7 June 2017. Any motions received after this date and time will be invalid.

Downloads

You can download:

• The 2016 Integrated Annual Report, including the audited 2016 Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2016
• Highlights of the Discovery Health Medical Scheme's results for 2016
• Minutes of the 2016 Annual General Meeting
• Framework for the Nomination and Election of Trustees
• Discovery Health Medical Scheme 2017 Trustee election candidate list and CV booklet
• Summary of the Discovery Health Medical Scheme Remuneration Policy
• Trustee Remuneration Presentation 2017 AGM

Physical copies of the 2016 Integrated Annual Report can also be accessed at walk-in centres around the country:

Live Streaming Requirements

The Annual General Meeting will be streamed live here on 22 June 2017 at 09:00. Live streaming requires a stable data connection for which you will incur data charges for the amount of data consumed. Please contact your network service provider to enquire about data charges you may incur, prior to accessing the live streaming facility.

You can access the live streaming through your cell phone, tablet or computer. Depending on your device, you need to have access to Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, FireFox or Safari (iPhone or iPad). Adobe Flash Player must be installed on your computer.

View the profiles of candidates eligible to be elected here

Members of the Scheme need to elect two Trustees at the Scheme's Annual General Meeting ("AGM") to be held on 22 June 2017, at the Hilton Hotel, 138 Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng.

The Board of Trustees of DHMS has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services (Pty) Ltd as the Independent Electoral Body ("IEB"). They will assist the Board of Trustees' Nomination Committee to oversee and manage the electoral process pertaining to Trustees, including:

• The call for nominations;
• The vetting of nomination forms and nominees;
• The proxy appointment process; and
• The actual election, which will be conducted at the AGM to be held on 22 June 2017.

The Rules of the Scheme allow any Principal Member in good standing to nominate another Principal Member in good standing to stand for election.

This notice is a call for nominations in respect of the 2017 Trustee elections. If you would like to nominate a candidate, please complete the form and return it to the IEB either by hand, e-mail or fax as indicated in the Rules for Completion, by no later than 12:00 (midday) on Monday, 13 February 2017. Forms received after this date and time will not be considered.