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Sirago

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

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Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay (πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ 2025*)

  πŸ’™ 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.  
πŸ”Ž ProviderπŸ₯‡ Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay
πŸŸ₯ Years in Operation30 years
🟧 UnderwritersGENRIC Insurance Company Limited (FSP: 43638)
🟨 Market Share in South Africa>10%
🟩 Gap Cover Waiting PeriodFrom 3 months (up to 12)
🟦 Do Exclusions Applyβœ… Yes
πŸŸͺ Average Monthly PremiumR413
πŸŸ₯ Oncology BenefitNone
🟧 In-Hospital Benefitβœ… Yes
🟨 Out-of-Hospital CoverNone
  Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay

Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay - 7 Key Point Quick Overview

  1. βœ… Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Overview
  2. βœ… Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Premiums
  3. βœ… Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Benefits and Cover Breakdown
  4. βœ… Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Exclusions and Waiting Periods
  5. βœ… Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay vs Other Gap Cover Plans
  6. βœ… Our Verdict on Sirago’s Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay
  7. βœ… Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Frequently Asked Questions

Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Overview

  πŸ’™ The Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay is one of eight plans that starts from R413 per month. Sirago’s Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay has benefits for various surgeries, procedures, and treatments in the hospital.   πŸ‘‰ Sirago Gap CoverΒ has six plans to choose from:   βœ…Β Sirago Ultimate Gap βœ…Β Sirago Plus Gap βœ…Sirago Gap Core βœ…Β Sirago Gap Assist βœ…Β Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay βœ…Β Sirago Gap Liberal Monthly premiums

Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Premiums

 
πŸŸ₯ Age LimitπŸŸ₯ Monthly Contribution
🟧 Overall Annual Limit per Beneficiary🟧 R213 000
🟨 Price per Individual who is between 0 – 64 years old🟨 R413
🟩 Price per Family with beneficiaries from 0 – 64 years old🟩 R491
🟦 Price per Individual who is >65 years old🟦 R896
πŸŸͺ Price per Family with a beneficiary of >65 years oldπŸŸͺ R1,110
  Sirago Exact Gap Cover

Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Benefits and Cover Breakdown

  πŸ’™ 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.   πŸ’™ 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:  
πŸŸ₯ Procedure🟧 Cover Limit🟨 Procedure🟩 Cover Limit
🟧 Arthroscopic SurgeryR90,000Joint Replacement SurgeryR55,000
🟨 Back and Neck SurgeryR90,000Oesophageal reflux and hiatus hernia surgeryR60,000
🟩 Bunion SurgeryR20,000Varicose vein surgeryR22,500
🟦 A cochlear implant, auditory brain implant, and internal nerve Stimulator surgery, including the device and processorR85,000Knee and shoulder surgeryR30,000
πŸŸͺ Dental procedures for reconstructive plastic surgery due to an accidentR80,000MRI and CT scans due to an accidentR10,000
πŸŸ₯ Dental procedures for impacted wisdom teeth for children under 18 years oldR15,000Tonsillectomy, Grommets, and Adenoidectomy Single : R10 000 Combined : R15 000
🟧 Functional Nasal SurgeryR30,000Skin disorders, including benign growths and lymphomaR20,000
🟨 Non-cancerous breast conditionsR20,000Endoscopic ProceduresR8,000
  Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay | Gap Cover
  • βœ… This cover bridges the gap between the rate charged by service providers, such as doctors and specialists, and the rate your medical scheme pays.
  • βœ… Sirago will provide cover up to 300% above your medical scheme rates or at the stated benefit value, up to a maximum of 400%.
  • βœ… This is subject to the Overall Annual Limit (OAL).
Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay | Co-Payments
  • βœ… 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.
  • βœ… Sirago covers up to R21,000 per policy and R7,000 per claim, subject to the OAL.
Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay | Gap Cover Premium Waiver
  • βœ… 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.
  • βœ… Sirago will hold the premiums for your policy as a credit for 6 months.
Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay | Accidental Death Benefit   πŸ’™ This benefit provides cover of R5,000 in the event of the policyholder’s accidental death. Value Added Sirago

Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Exclusions and Waiting Periods

Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Exclusions

  • βœ… Medical procedures that are specifically excluded by your medical scheme and are not included in the list of covered procedures.
  • βœ… Procedures on Sirago’s list provided your medical scheme has contributed a portion towards the account.
  πŸ’™ Any remaining costs after Sirago has paid up to the cover limit for the approved procedure.  

Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Waiting Periods

  πŸ‘‰ Sirago Gap Cover applies the following waiting periods on Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay:  
  • βœ… In addition, a 10-month duration exists when claims for the specified procedures or surgeries cannot be lodged.
  πŸ’™Β Pre-existing conditions, specific diseases, and illnesses associated with the services must undergo a 12-month waiting period before receiving treatment.   πŸ‘‰ READ more about the Best Medical Aids in South Africa Covering Boob ReductionSirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Exclusions and Waiting Periods

Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay vs Other Gap Cover Plans

 
πŸ”Ž ProviderπŸ₯‡ Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-PayπŸ₯ˆ iWYZE Gap CoverπŸ₯‰ Liberty Optimal Gap Cover
πŸŸ₯ Years in Operation30 years13 years66 years
🟧 UnderwritersGENRIC Insurance Company Limited (FSP: 43638)Old Mutual Insure LimitedGuardrisk Life Limited (FSP 76)
🟨 Market Share in South Africa>10%15%>>25%
🟩 Gap Cover Waiting PeriodFrom 3 months (up to 12)3 – 12 months12 months
🟦 Do Exclusions Applyβœ… Yesβœ… Yesβœ… Yes
πŸŸͺ Average Monthly PremiumR413VariableR253
πŸŸ₯ Oncology BenefitNoneβœ… YesNone
🟧 In-Hospital Benefitβœ… Yesβœ… Yesβœ… Yes
🟨 Out-of-Hospital CoverNoneβœ… Yesβœ… Yes
🟩 Maternity BenefitNoneβœ… YesNone
🟦 Scopes and Scansβœ… Yesβœ… Yesβœ… Yes
πŸŸͺ Co-payment Coverβœ… Yesβœ… Yesβœ… Yes
πŸŸ₯ Emergency Roomβœ… Yesβœ… YesNone
🟧 Accidental Coverβœ… Yesβœ… Yesβœ… Yes
🟨 Trauma CounselingNoneNoneβœ… Yes
🟩 Premium Waiverβœ… Yesβœ… Yesβœ… Yes
🟦 Non-DSP Co-PaymentNoneβœ… Yesβœ… Yes
πŸŸͺ Prosthesesβœ… Yesβœ… Yesβœ… Yes
πŸŸ₯ Travel Cover ExtenderNoneNoneNone
🟧 Accidental Death/ Permanent Disabilityβœ… Yesβœ… Yesβœ… Yes
  Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay vs Other Gap Cover Plans

Our Verdict on Sirago’s Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay

  πŸ’™ According to our research, the Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay offers a comprehensive in-hospital cover plan that can supplement your medical scheme, especially for typically excluded procedures.   πŸ’™ However, it does have its limitations, particularly when it comes to out-of-hospital treatments, maternity, and cancer coverage. As with any insurance product, it is important to carefully consider your personal health needs and circumstances before choosing a plan.  

Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of the Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay?

The cost of the Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay starts from R413 per month.  

What is the Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay?

The Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay is a comprehensive insurance plan that covers services not included in your medical scheme. It provides cover for a defined list of procedures, manages negotiations with service providers, and makes direct payments for your claim.  

What is the Accidental Death benefit in the Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay?

The Accidental Death benefit covers the accidental death of the policyholder at R5,000.

What are the exclusions in the Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay?

The plan does not cover medical procedures listed as specific exclusions by your medical scheme that are not on Sirago’s list of medical procedures. It also does not cover any shortfalls after Sirago has paid the cover limit for the authorized procedure.  

What are the waiting periods in the Sirago Exact Cover with Gap and Co-Pay?

There is a 10-month waiting period before claims can be submitted for a procedure or surgery on Sirago’s list of covered procedures. There is also a 12-month waiting period for pre-existing conditions, specific diseases, or illnesses related to the procedures on Sirago’s list.
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