2026 GEMS Payment Run Schedule
GEMS Payment Run Schedule For Providers 2026
Here is the 2026 Payment Run Schedule for Gems Medical Scheme.
GEMS operates two monthly payment runs: one mid-month and one at month-end.
Claims are settled on either run depending on when the claim and supporting documentation are received.
2026 GEMS Claims Payment Run Calendar
|
Month |
1st Claims Run (Mid-Month) |
2nd Claims Run (Month-End) |
|
January 2026 |
~15 January |
~30 January |
|
February 2026 |
~13 February |
~27 February |
|
March 2026 |
~13 March |
~31 March |
|
April 2026 |
~15 April |
~30 April |
|
May 2026 |
~15 May |
~29 May |
|
June 2026 |
~15 June |
~30 June |
|
July 2026 |
~15 July |
~31 July |
|
August 2026 |
~14 August |
~31 August |
|
September 2026 |
~15 September |
~30 September |
|
October 2026 |
~15 October |
~30 October |
|
November 2026 |
~13 November |
~30 November |
|
December 2026 |
~15 December |
~31 December |
Notes:
- Exact dates may shift slightly if the scheduled day falls on a weekend or public holiday (payments typically move to the preceding business day).
- Claims must be submitted with all required documentation to be included in the relevant payment run.
- For the most precise dates, refer to the official Updated 2026 Calendar PDF on the GEMS website.
Key deadlines to remember:
- Claims must be submitted within 120 days (4 months) from the date of service, or they will be deemed stale and not paid.
- GEMS processes claims within 30 days of receipt per the Medical Schemes Act.
For real-time verification or to download the official calendar, visit: GEMS Claims Guide.
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