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Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus (🇿🇦 2025)

Overall, Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus is a trustworthy short-term insurance product designed to provide extra protection for those with medical aid. The Absolute Cover Plus Plan starts from R620 ZAR. Total Risk Administrators has a trust score of 4.2.

🔎 Provider	🥇 Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus
🟥 Years in Operation	24 years
🟧 Underwriters	Auto & General Insurance Company Limited
🟨 Market Share in South Africa	<5%
🟩 Gap Cover Waiting Period	0-10 months
🟦 Do Exclusions Apply	✅ Yes
🟪 Average Monthly Premium	R620
🟥 Oncology Benefit	✅ Yes
🟧 In-Hospital Benefit	✅ Yes
🟨 Out-of-Hospital Cover	✅ Yes

Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus – 7 Key Point Quick Overview

Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus Overview

The Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus is one of four plans that starts from R620 per month. It has benefits for co-payments for non-DSP scopes and scans, sub-limits for scopes, internal prostheses, cancer boosters, and more.

Total Risk Administrators (TRA) Gap Cover has four plans to choose from:

Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus Premiums

🟥 Policyholder/Family Criteria	Absolute Cover Plus
🟧 All members <65 years	R620
🟨 Premium per individual policy monthly	N/A
🟩 Premium per family policy monthly	N/A
🟦 For families with one or more members 65 years>	R770

Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus Benefits and Cover Breakdown

🟥 Gap Cover	Up to 700% cover.
🟫 Tariff Shortfalls for Theatre and Ward Fees, Consumables, Laparoscopic/Endoscopic Equipment	“R5 000 per policy per annum “
🟧 Prescribed Minimum Benefits	“Covered, subject to medical aid review”
🟩Shortfalls on Specialist Consultations	Limited to the following number of consults p.p.p.a (up to a max of R500 per consult). 4 consults per policy per annum
🟨 Casualty Unit Benefit	Up to R23 100 per policy per annum
🟩 Co-payment Benefit (In the network)	Unlimited but subject to the aggregate annual limit per insured person per annum
🟦 Co-payment Benefit (Out of the network)	Limited to 2 payments per policy per year up to a combined limit of R16,800.
🟪 Co-payment Benefit (Out-of-hospital) for MRIs, CTs, and PET scans	Limited to 2 scans per policy per year. Unlimited cover subject to the aggregate annual limit insured person per year.
🟥 Sub-limit Benefit – Internal Prostheses	Unlimited but subject to the aggregate annual limit per insured person per annum. Up to R68 250 per event
🟧 Sub-limit Benefits for MRI, CT, and PET scans	Limited to 2 MRI, CT, or PET scans per policy per year. Limited to R6,300 per scan.
🟨 Sub-limit Benefits for Colonoscopies and Gastroscopies	Limited to R23,100 per policy per year and R6,300 per event.
🟩 Dental Benefit	Unlimited cover provided. Subject to the aggregate annual limit per insured person per year.
🟦 Global Fee Benefit	Limited to R25,200 per policy per year.
🟪 Oncology Gap Benefit	Unlimited cover provided. Subject to the aggregate annual limit per insured person per year.
🟥 Oncology Co-payment Benefit (in the network)	Unlimited cover provided. Subject to the aggregate annual limit per insured person per year.
🟧 Oncology Co-payment Benefit (out of the network)	Limited to two co-payments per policy per year and a combined limit of R16,800.
🟨 Oncology Extender Benefit	Unlimited cover provided. Subject to the aggregate annual limit per insured person per year.
🟩 Oncology “New-Tech” Benefit	Limited to R17,325 per policy per year.
🟦 Oncology Gap Benefit for Breast Reconstruction Surgery	Limited to R36,750 per beneficiary per life of the policy.
🟪 Maternity Private Ward Benefit	Limited to R1,250 per day for three consecutive days.
🟥 Accidental Death Cover	Limited to R31,500 per insured or spouse. Limited to R21,000 per dependent.
🟧 Policy Extender	The cover is valid for 12 months.
🟨 Medical Aid Contribution Waiver	Limited to 6 months. Limited to a maximum of R6,930 per month.
🟩 TRA Assist	–
🟦 Home Drive	A designated driver service may include “Own Vehicle” or “Uber” services. Limited to 6 trips per year per policy. The radius is set at 50 kilometers.
🟪 Panic Button	Included
🟥 Medical Health and Trauma Counselling Line	Included
🟧 Claim Submission	Included
🟨 Travel Benefit	Emergency Medical and Related expenses R1 000 000 Medical Evacuation, Repatriation, or Transportation to a Medical Centre Actual expense covered when arranged by Hepstar Financial Services Personal Accident Cover Death: R25 000 / Permanent Disability: up to R25 000 Theft or Accidental Damage during trip R 5 000 / Single item limit: R 1 500 Theft, Damage or loss by Airline R5 000 / Single item limit: R 1 500 Baggage Delay (more than 4 hours) R500 Baggage Delay (more than 24 hours) R1 000

Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus Exclusions and Waiting Periods

Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus Exclusions

Total Risk Administrators does not mention exclusions in its policy documents. However, we have found some general exclusions that could apply to gap cover in South Africa. However, we urge potential policyholders to contact TRA to verify exclusions before they apply.

✅ Certain treatments are generally not covered, including cosmetic surgery, obesity treatment, laser eye surgery, dental implants, and fertility treatment.
✅ Treatments for self-inflicted wounds, alcohol or drug addiction, or suicide attempts are not covered unless taken according to a medical practitioner’s prescription, resulting in a bad reaction.
✅ Expenses related to psychiatric treatment, depression, emotional or mental illness, or stress-related illness are generally not covered.
✅ Gap cover does not pay for medical expenses incurred outside South Africa’s borders unless specified in the policy.
✅ Services provided by allied health professionals are generally not included in gap cover, except for in-hospital physiotherapy.
✅ Injuries from certain adventure sports like skiing, mountain climbing, or scuba diving are not covered.

Gap cover excludes consultations before or after in-hospital treatment, medicine and disposable items, crutches, and wheelchairs unless specified in the policy.

Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus Waiting Periods

There is no general three (3) month waiting period. Instead, the waiting periods commence from the Join Date of the Gap Cover Policy. There is a 10-month condition-specific waiting period.

No claims may be submitted within the first 10 months of membership for any Gap Cover policy if they relate to any of the following conditions:

✅ Head, neck, and spinal procedures (e.g., Laminectomy)
✅ All types of hernia procedures
✅ Endoscopic procedures (e.g., Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy)
✅ Pregnancy and childbirth (including cesarean delivery)
✅ Gynecological conditions (e.g., Hysterectomy)
✅ Joint replacement (excluding treatment due to accidental trauma)
✅ Inability to walk/move without pain, and more.

Any policyholder diagnosed with cancer before membership:

✅ Related claims have a 9-month waiting period.

Policyholder previously diagnosed with cancer and in remission:

✅ Must provide medical evidence of 2+ consecutive years of remission.

There will not be any coverage for pre-existing conditions (excluding cancer) leading to hospitalization for the first 6 months of membership. Furthermore, TRA reserves the right to request clinical information if a claim in this period indicates a pre-existing condition.

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Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus vs Other Gap Cover Plans

🔎 Provider	🥇 Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus	🥈 Elixi Gap Single	🥉 Auto & General Comprehensive Gap Cover
🟥 Years in Operation	25 years	7 years	39 years
🟧 Underwriters	Auto & General Insurance Company Limited	Unity Health	1Life Insurance Limited
🟨 Market Share in South Africa	<5%	<5%	<5%
🟩 Gap Cover Waiting Period	0-10 months	3 – 12 months	10 months
🟦 Do Exclusions Apply	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
🟪 Average Monthly Premium	R620	R282	R295
🟥 Oncology Benefit	✅ Yes	None	✅ Yes
🟧 In-Hospital Benefit	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
🟨 Out-of-Hospital Cover	✅ Yes	None	✅ Yes
🟩 Maternity Benefit	✅ Yes	None	None
🟦 Scopes and Scans	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
🟪 Co-payment Cover	✅ Yes	None	✅ Yes
🟥 Emergency Room	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
🟧 Accidental Cover	None	None	✅ Yes
🟨 Trauma Counseling	✅ Yes	None	None
🟩 Premium Waiver	✅ Yes	None	✅ Yes
🟦 Non-DSP Co-Payment	✅ Yes	None	✅ Yes
🟪 Prostheses	✅ Yes	None	✅ Yes
🟥 Travel Cover Extender	✅ Yes	None	None
🟧 Accidental Death/ Permanent Disability	✅ Yes	None	None

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Our Verdict on Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus

According to our findings, the Absolute Cover Plus plan offers a wide range of benefits and covers a significant portion of medical costs that a standard medical aid scheme may not cover. However, it is not a substitute for a medical aid scheme membership and has an aggregate annual limit.

Therefore, it is important to consider these factors and your healthcare needs when deciding on a plan.

Total Risk Administrators Absolute Cover Plus Frequently Asked Questions

Can TRA Absolute Cover Plus replace a medical aid scheme membership?

No, Absolute Cover Plus is not a substitute for a medical aid scheme membership. Instead, it is designed to provide additional cover for gaps in your existing medical aid benefits.

What is the aggregate annual limit for TRA Absolute Cover Plus?

The benefits of Absolute Cover Plus are subject to an aggregate annual limit of R210 580 per insured person.

Does TRA Absolute Cover Plus include travel insurance?

Yes, Absolute Cover Plus provides a comprehensive travel insurance benefit for all TRA Gap Cover policyholders under 71.

What is the Co-payment Benefit of TRA Absolute Cover Plus?

The Co-payment Benefit in Absolute Cover Plus offers unlimited co-payment benefits but is subject to the aggregate annual limit per insured person per annum. This covers the co-payment or deductible your medical aid charges you for certain in-hospital procedures.

What is the Sub-limit Benefit of TRA Absolute Cover Plus?

The Sub-limit Benefit covers the shortfall on a service provider account that is not covered because you have reached the sub-limit for Internal Prostheses and MRI / CT / PET scans imposed by your medical aid.

Adriaan Schoeman

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