Spectramed Medical Fund

No longer operating as a standalone scheme · Amalgamated with Resolution Health (2018) → Health Squared (liquidated Feb 2023)

Overview

Spectramed Medical Fund was an open medical scheme that operated for more than 60 years, from 1957 to 2018. In 2018, Spectramed amalgamated with Resolution Health to form Health Squared Medical Scheme. The merged Health Squared was placed in final liquidation in February 2023.

Current statusNo longer operating
Operating period1957–2018
2018 merger→ Health SquaredWith Resolution Health
2023 liquidationHealth Squared liquidated

Source: CMS press statement — Health Squared liquidation; FA News, "Spectramed and Liberty Medical Scheme Amalgamation".

If you were a former Spectramed or Health Squared member

The Council for Medical Schemes migrated former Health Squared members to other open schemes following the liquidation. If you have not changed schemes since 2023, you should already be enrolled with a successor scheme. See our scheme index for current options.

Looking for medical aid cover today?

Spectramed and Health Squared do not accept new members. Browse our scheme index for currently registered open and restricted schemes.

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SWP-spectramed-2026.10-1c4894aa · last checked 2026-10-19