MiWayLife acknowledges that the outbreak of COVID-19 – now classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) - has raised concerns due to its uncertain nature and unpredictable final impact.
We would like to reassure our policy holders and give them peace of mind that they are covered in the event of death due to COVID-19 with their existing life and funeral cover policies. Normal terms and conditions as per your policy document apply.
In the interests of supporting the cause of #FlatteningtheCurve, we encourage all of our loyal policy holders to:
1. Refrain from or reconsider international and local travel plans;
2. Limit physical interactions with large groups of people;
3. Practise social distancing;
4. Regularly wash your hands and sanitise home and work environments;
5. Use credible resources of information such as WHO to avoid Fake News.
We assure you as a business that we are also following the advice noted above and have made significant changes to our business operations to support the cause of #FlatteningTheCurve.
We feel deeply for those who have already been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The safety of our staff and customers is of the greatest importance and thus we will endeavour to keep you updated with any new developments or relevant information.
Should you have any questions or queries regarding your policy or the points we have mentioned above, please send us an email detailing these concerns to: COVID19info@miwaylife.co.za
For regular commentary on the Novel Coronavirus, follow the updates on the MiWayLife website via: https://www.miwaylife.co.za/covid-19. For the latest SA government information visit sacoronavirus.co.za.
Please note, that the Department of Health requires that a specimen/sample (for Covid-19 testing) is taken from all persons who die at home, or die suddenly. The medical doctor / clinician certifying the death must indicate on DHA Form 1663 that a specimen/sample has been obtained.
MiWayLife is an authorised FSP (No 45741) and its product offering is underwritten by Sanlam Life Insurance Limited, a registered long-term insurer. MiWayLife is a division of Sanlam Life Insurance Limited – Reg No. 1998/021121/06
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