South Africa’s Biggest Insurer Sees a Fix to Disputed Health Law

Discovery Ltd. South Africa’s biggest health-insurer, is cautiously optimistic that a solution can be found around a contentious health law that could cut coverage for private insurers.

The National Health Insurance bill, which was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa two weeks before the May 29 election, seeks to provide universal access to health care through a centrally managed government fund that buys services from public and private providers. The proposal was signed into law after years of wrangling.

Lawmakers Pass Contentious South African Health Insurance Law

The law has drawn criticism from players in the private sector who ...