Staff Reporter
THE Office of the Prime Minister has clarified that recent amendments to the Public Service Employees Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS) do not require members to reapply, dismissing circulating claims as false and urging public servants to disregard the misinformation.
In a statement issued by the Cabinet Secretariat, the Office said the confusion follows the release of Public Service Staff Rule Amendment Notice No. 2 of 2026, which introduced several changes to the scheme.
These include an increase in membership contribution rates, the removal of the 5% co-payment previously paid by members to service providers, a review of the benefit structure, and amendments aimed at clarifying policy aspects of PSEMAS.
The Office stressed that the changes were automatically implemented through the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) by the Ministry of Finance’s payroll administration, as well as other systems supporting the scheme.
It emphasised that these adjustments do not affect the current membership status of public servants enrolled in PSEMAS.
“The information circulating on various media platforms alleging that members are required to reapply is devoid of any truth,” the statement said.
Executive Directors and Accounting Officers have been urged to urgently inform staff members across all Offices, Ministries, Agencies, and Regional Councils to prevent further misunderstanding.
The circular containing full details of the amendments is available on the government’s e-services portal, www.eservice.gov.na.
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