Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay
About this plan
Combines Exact procedure cover with gap and co-payment protection for eligible medical scheme benefits, offering broader financial protection during hospital treatment.
Monthly premium
From
R446
per month
What's covered
Hospital cover
Savings account
Day-to-day
Chronic cover
Dental
Optical
Maternity
Mental health
Waiting periods
- General
- 3 months
- Pre-existing conditions
- 12 months
Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay

Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay (πΏπ¦ 2025*)
π Overall, Sirago Exact Gap Cover with Gap and Co-Pay is a trustworthy short-term insurance product designed to provide extra protection for those who already have medical aid. The Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Plan starts from R413 ZAR. Sirago has a trust score of 4.4.| π Provider | π₯ Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay |
| π₯ Years in Operation | 30 years |
| π§ Underwriters | GENRIC Insurance Company Limited (FSP: 43638) |
| π¨ Market Share in South Africa | >10% |
| π© Gap Cover Waiting Period | From 3 months (up to 12) |
| π¦ Do Exclusions Apply | β Yes |
| πͺ Average Monthly Premium | R413 |
| π₯ Oncology Benefit | None |
| π§ In-Hospital Benefit | β Yes |
| π¨ Out-of-Hospital Cover | None |

Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay - 7 Key Point Quick Overview
- β Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Overview
- β Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Premiums
- β Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Benefits and Cover Breakdown
- β Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Exclusions and Waiting Periods
- β Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay vs Other Gap Cover Plans
- β Our Verdict on Siragoβs Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay
- β Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Frequently Asked Questions
Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Overview
π The Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay is one of eight plans that starts from R413 per month. Siragoβs Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay has benefits for various surgeries, procedures, and treatments in the hospital. π Sirago Gap CoverΒ has six plans to choose from: β Β Sirago Ultimate Gap β Β Sirago Plus Gap β Sirago Gap Core β Β Sirago Gap Assist β Β Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay β Β Sirago Gap Liberal
Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Premiums
| π₯ Age Limit | π₯ Monthly Contribution |
| π§ Overall Annual Limit per Beneficiary | π§ R213 000 |
| π¨ Price per Individual who is between 0 β 64 years old | π¨ R413 |
| π© Price per Family with beneficiaries from 0 β 64 years old | π© R491 |
| π¦ Price per Individual who is >65 years old | π¦ R896 |
| πͺ Price per Family with a beneficiary of >65 years old | πͺ R1,110 |

Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Benefits and Cover Breakdown
π The Exact with Gap and Co-Pay option provides supplementary cover for services not included in your medical scheme, including those procedures that your Medical Scheme option specifically excludes in addition to its standard exclusions.Β This option avails a specific list of procedures. Sirago takes responsibility for negotiating with service providers and directly paying for your claim up to the amounts specified below. π The cover includes the total cost incurred at the hospital and by any other service providers. However, members should note that the following limits apply to Exact Cover:| π₯ Procedure | π§ Cover Limit | π¨ Procedure | π© Cover Limit |
| π§ Arthroscopic Surgery | R90,000 | Joint Replacement Surgery | R55,000 |
| π¨ Back and Neck Surgery | R90,000 | Oesophageal reflux and hiatus hernia surgery | R60,000 |
| π© Bunion Surgery | R20,000 | Varicose vein surgery | R22,500 |
| π¦ A cochlear implant, auditory brain implant, and internal nerve Stimulator surgery, including the device and processor | R85,000 | Knee and shoulder surgery | R30,000 |
| πͺ Dental procedures for reconstructive plastic surgery due to an accident | R80,000 | MRI and CT scans due to an accident | R10,000 |
| π₯ Dental procedures for impacted wisdom teeth for children under 18 years old | R15,000 | Tonsillectomy, Grommets, and Adenoidectomy | Single : R10 000 Combined : R15 000 |
| π§ Functional Nasal Surgery | R30,000 | Skin disorders, including benign growths and lymphoma | R20,000 |
| π¨ Non-cancerous breast conditions | R20,000 | Endoscopic Procedures | R8,000 |
- β This cover bridges the gap between the rate charged by service providers, such as doctors and specialists, and the rate your medical scheme pays.
- β Sirago will provide cover up to 300% above your medical scheme rates or at the stated benefit value, up to a maximum of 400%.
- β This is subject to the Overall Annual Limit (OAL).
- β This cover is designed for co-payments (including those expressed as a percentage), excesses, or deductibles imposed by a medical scheme for specific procedures, hospital admission fees, scans, or surgical procedures.
- β Sirago covers up to R21,000 per policy and R7,000 per claim, subject to the OAL.
- β In the event of the death or total permanent disability of the Sirago policyholder, the surviving spouse or adult dependent on the Sirago policy can claim a Premium Waiver benefit.
- β Sirago will hold the premiums for your policy as a credit for 6 months.
Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Exclusions and Waiting Periods
Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Exclusions
- β Medical procedures that are specifically excluded by your medical scheme and are not included in the list of covered procedures.
- β Procedures on Siragoβs list provided your medical scheme has contributed a portion towards the account.
Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Waiting Periods
π Sirago Gap Cover applies the following waiting periods on Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay:- β In addition, a 10-month duration exists when claims for the specified procedures or surgeries cannot be lodged.

Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay vs Other Gap Cover Plans
| π Provider | π₯ Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay | π₯ iWYZE Gap Cover | π₯ Liberty Optimal Gap Cover |
| π₯ Years in Operation | 30 years | 13 years | 66 years |
| π§ Underwriters | GENRIC Insurance Company Limited (FSP: 43638) | Old Mutual Insure Limited | Guardrisk Life Limited (FSP 76) |
| π¨ Market Share in South Africa | >10% | 15%> | >25% |
| π© Gap Cover Waiting Period | From 3 months (up to 12) | 3 β 12 months | 12 months |
| π¦ Do Exclusions Apply | β Yes | β Yes | β Yes |
| πͺ Average Monthly Premium | R413 | Variable | R253 |
| π₯ Oncology Benefit | None | β Yes | None |
| π§ In-Hospital Benefit | β Yes | β Yes | β Yes |
| π¨ Out-of-Hospital Cover | None | β Yes | β Yes |
| π© Maternity Benefit | None | β Yes | None |
| π¦ Scopes and Scans | β Yes | β Yes | β Yes |
| πͺ Co-payment Cover | β Yes | β Yes | β Yes |
| π₯ Emergency Room | β Yes | β Yes | None |
| π§ Accidental Cover | β Yes | β Yes | β Yes |
| π¨ Trauma Counseling | None | None | β Yes |
| π© Premium Waiver | β Yes | β Yes | β Yes |
| π¦ Non-DSP Co-Payment | None | β Yes | β Yes |
| πͺ Prostheses | β Yes | β Yes | β Yes |
| π₯ Travel Cover Extender | None | None | None |
| π§ Accidental Death/ Permanent Disability | β Yes | β Yes | β Yes |
