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Bestmed Rhythm 1 Medical Aid Plan (🇿🇦 2025)

Overall, the Bestmed Rhythm 1 Medical Aid Plan is a trustworthy Network medical aid plan that offers 24/7 medical emergency assistance and in-hospital procedures. The Bestmed Rhythm 1 Medical Aid Plan starts from R1,615 ZAR.

🌎 International Cover	R1 million in USA – Other countries R5 million
👤 Main Member Contribution	R1,615 – R3 363
👥 Adult Dependent Contribution	R1,615 – R3 363
💙 Child Dependent Contribution	R665 – R1,742
🔁 Gap Cover	None
🏥 Hospital Cover	Unlimited at Rhythm DSPs
💶 Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB)	☑️ Yes
📉 Screening and Prevention	☑️ Yes
🍼 Maternity Benefits	☑️ Yes
💳 Medical Savings Account	None

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan – 11 Key Point Quick Overview

☑️ Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan Overview
☑️ Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan Contributions
☑️ Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan Benefits and Cover Comprehensive Breakdown
☑️ Bestmed Rhythm 1 Chronic Condition List
☑️ Bestmed Rhythm 1 Preventative Care
☑️ Bestmed Tempo Wellness Program
☑️ Bestmed Rhythm 1 Maternity Care Program
☑️ Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan Exclusions and Waiting Periods
☑️ Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan vs. Similar Plans from Other Medical Schemes
☑️ Our Verdict on The Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan
☑️ Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan Frequently Asked Questions

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan Overview

The Bestmed Rhythm 1 medical aid plan is one of 14, starting from R1,615 and includes day-to-day benefits, and a list of procedures that can be performed at day-hospital facilities.

Gap Cover is not included in the Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan but avialable separately. Bestmed received the top honours in the Medical Aid Companies category at the latest Ask Afrika Orange Index Awards.

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Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan Contributions

Monthly Contributions

🔎 Monthly Income Bracket	👤 Main Member	👥 +1 Adult Dependent	💙 +1 Child Dependent
R0 – R9,000	R1,615	R1,615	R665
R9,001 – R14,000	R1,883	R1,883	R800
R14,001>	R3,363	R3,363	R1,742

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan Benefits and Cover Comprehensive Breakdown

Rhythm 1 – Network Option

There are day-to-day benefits available.

Bestmed Rhythm 1 In-Hospital Benefits

Method of Payment on Rhythm 1 Plan

✅ The Scheme risk-benefit covers hospital benefits on the Bestmed Rhythm network option.
✅ The Bestmed Rhythm network encompasses most outpatient services. Still, members will be compelled to visit a DSP.
✅ The Scheme’s risk-benefit provides some preventative care advantages.
✅ Members of Rhythm 1 must utilize the Rhythm GP and Hospital networks.

While using DSPs, any benefits related to conditions that meet the requirements for PMBs will be covered.

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Scheme Benefits for Different Medical Events In-Hospital

✅ Members of Rhythm 1 must familiarize themselves with the Designated Service Providers (DSPs) and associated networks relevant to this option.
✅ DSPs typically comprise Rhythm Specialist DSPs and DSP hospitals.
✅ Bestmed has negotiated a tariff at Rhythm network hospitals and will cover hospital costs without limit.
✅ Members must seek pre-authorization for all planned procedures at least 14 (fourteen) days before the scheduled event.
✅ In the case of an emergency, the member, their representative, or the hospital must notify Bestmed of the member’s hospitalization as soon as possible or on the first working day after hospital admission.

The DSP hospital network encompasses a range of hospitals in South Africa.

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Hospital Authorization Process

✅ All Rhythm 1 members must use the Bestmed Rhythm General Practitioners (GPs).
✅ Whenever an expert consultation is necessary, the Bestmed Rhythm GP will direct the member to a Rhythm Specialist DSP.
✅ Should the Rhythm Specialist DSP recommend hospitalization, the member must contact Bestmed for pre-authorization.

Bestmed will only authorize admissions to DSP (Network) hospitals under contract.

When Bestmed Rhythm 1 members are admitted to a non-DSP hospital

✅ Whenever a member is admitted to a non-DSP hospital for an emergency, Bestmed requires that the patient be stabilized in the non-DSP facility.
✅ Once the patient is stabilized, Netcare 911 will transport them to the nearest DSP hospital.
✅ All the hospital benefits listed in the table below might be subject to pre-approval, clinical protocols, financial guidelines, and specified hospital networks.

Voluntary use of a non-DSP hospital (unless in the case of an emergency) will result in a co-payment of up to R14 364.

📌 In-Hospital Accommodation and fees for the theatre	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital.
📍 Take-home medication after discharge	100% Scheme tariff if claimed on the day of discharge. Limited to: • A maximum of 7 days treatment if claimed as part of the hospital account, or • R150 if claimed from a retail pharmacy on the date of discharge. No benefit if not claimed on the date of discharge.
💊 Biological medicine received during hospitalization	Only approved PMBs covered at a DSP hospital
💙 Treatment in Mental Health Clinics	Approved PMBs at DSPs. Limited to a maximum of 21 days per beneficiary per financial year in hospital including inpatient electroconvulsive therapy and inpatient psychotherapy, OR 15 contact sessions for out-patient psychotherapy per beneficiary per financial year. Subject to pre-authorisation
☑️ Chemical and Substance Abuse Treatment	Benefits shall be limited to the treatment of PMB conditions and subject to the following: • Pre-authorisation • DSPs • 21 days’ stay for in-hospital management per beneficiary per annum.
✅ Consultations and procedures	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital. Subject to pre-approval from Bestmed.
✳️ Surgical Procedures (including anesthetic)	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital. Subject to pre-approval from Bestmed.
❤️ Organ Transplants	Covered up to 100% of the Bestmed tariff. Only PMBs are covered.
💙 Stem cell transplants	Covered up to 100% of the Bestmed tariff. Only PMBs are covered
😊 Major medical maxillo-facial surgery (Only specified conditions)	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital.
🏥 In- and Out-of-Hospital Dental and oral surgery	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital.
➡️ Prostheses are subject to preferred providers or co-payments, and limits will apply	100% Scheme tariff. Limited to R64 208 per family. Subject to PMBs at DSP network.
🔍 Internal Prostheses (Preferred Providers or limits and co-payments will apply) Functional items used must be towards treating or supporting bodily functions	Prosthesis – Internal Note: Sub-limits subject to availability of overall prosthesis limit. Functional: Items used to replace or augment an impaired bodily function. Sub-limits per beneficiary per annum: • Functional R34 047. • Vascular R54 915. • Pacemaker (single and dual chamber) R51 998. • Spinal including artificial disc R31 815. • Drug-eluting stents – subject to Vascular prosthesis limit. DSPs apply. • Mesh R11 636. •Gynaecology/urology R9 611. • Lens implants R6 681 a lens per eye
❌ Exclusions (Prosthesis sub-limits form part of overall Internal prosthesis limit subject to preferred provider, otherwise limits and co-payments apply	Joint replacement surgery (except for PMBs). PMBs subject to prosthesis limits: • Hip replacement and other major joints R32 607. • Knee replacement R41 226. • Other minor joints R 15 441. Functional nasal surgery and surgical procedures where CNS stimulators are used (e.g. epilepsy, Parkinson disease, etc.) will be excluded from benefits, except for PMB conditions.
🦿Prosthesis – External	Approved PMBs at DSPs.
🎗️ Breast surgery for cancer	Treatment of the unaffected (non-cancerous) breast will be limited to PMB provisions. Subject to preauthorisation and funding guidelines
📈 Orthopedic and Medical Appliances	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital.
📉 Pathology	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital.
📊 Radiology	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital.
🅰️ MRI, CT scans, and other specialized diagnostics	Approved PMBs at DSPs. PET scans – PMB only. Subject to pre-authorisation.
🅱️ Oncology	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital.
✔️ Peritoneal Dialysis and hemodialysis	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital.
📌 Birthing Confinements	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital.
📍 HIV/AIDS	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital.
☑️ Refractive Surgery (and all other procedures that aim to improve or stabilize vision, excluding cataracts)	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital.
✅ Midwife-assisted birth	PMBs and emergency caesarean sections (C-sections).
🚩 Supplementary Services	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital.
🚑 Hospitalization Alternatives	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital.
📌 Advanced illness benefit	Only approved PMBs are covered at a DSP hospital.
📍 Day Procedures performed at a day hospital	PMBs in network day hospitals: Approved PMBs at DSPs. Subject to pre-authorisation, protocols and funding guidelines. Non-PMBs in network day-hospitals: 100% Scheme tariff. Subject to approved DSPs and pre-authorisation. Limited to R54 915 per family per annum for non-PMB day procedures. A co-payment of R2 746 will be incurred per event if a day procedure is done in an acute hospital that is not a day hospital. If a DSP is used and the DSP does not work in a day hospital, the procedure shall be paid in full if it is done in an acute hospital, if it is arranged with the Scheme before the time. The non-PMB conditions covered are: • Circumcision • Colonoscopy – co-payment applicable • Gastroscopy – co-payment applicable • Myringotomy and grommet insertion • Sterilisation (male and female) • Tonsillectomy
🌎 International Travel Cover	Holiday travel: Limited to 90 days and R5 000 000 per family, i.e. members and dependants. Limited to R1 000 000 per family for travel to the USA. Business travel: Limited to 60 days and R5 000 000 per family, i.e. members and dependants. Limited to R1 000 000 per family for travel to the USA.
💶 Co-Payments	Non-DSP hospital co-payment: Co-payment of R14 364 per event for voluntary use of a non-DSP hospital. Procedure-specific co-payments: The co-payment shall not apply to PMB conditions: • Colonoscopies R2 000. • Gastroscopies R2 000. A R2 746 co-payment, as described in the Day procedures benefit, will be incurred per event if a day procedure is done in an acute hospital that is not a day hospital.

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Bestmed Rhythm 1 Out-of-Hospital Benefits

✅ Unless otherwise specified, out-of-hospital benefits are paid up to 100% of the Scheme tariff.
✅ These benefits are subject to the Bestmed Rhythm 1 tariff guidelines.
✅ The primary care services and Scheme benefits are subject to treatment protocols, preferred providers, Designated Service Providers (DSPs), dental procedure codes, pathology and basic radiology lists of codes and medicine formularies, funding guidelines, and the Mediscor Reference Price (MRP), as accepted by the Scheme.

Members must receive pre-approval for any scheduled treatments or procedures.

Benefits covered by the Bestmed Rhythm General Practitioners

✅ Members of Rhythm 1 are entitled to as many consultations as are required to restore their health.
✅ Selective mild trauma care, including suturing of wounds.
✅ Medications for acute conditions that comply with the Bestmed Rhythm formulary.

If the Rhythm General Practitioner performs services not covered by protocols on Rhythm 1, the member is responsible for the account.

Rhythm 1 Out-of-Hospital Benefits Table

👨‍⚕️ General Practitioner Consultations	Unlimited GP consultations. Subject to Rhythm GP network. Subject to preapproval after 10th visit. Applicable per family per annum.
👩‍⚕️ Pharmacy Clinic Nurse Consultations	100% of the Scheme rate. Unlimited consultations with a primary care registered nurse (NAPPI code 981078001) at network pharmacies.
⚕️ Specialist Consultations	Specialist consultations must be referred by a Rhythm Network Provider. 100% Scheme tariff. Limited to a maximum of R2 553 per family per year. Subject to Rhythm Specialist DSP network.
💙 Basic and specialised dentistry	Where clinically appropriate and subject to Rhythm1 protocols, Rhythm Dental Network Providers and Rhythm approved dental codes.
➡️ Out-of-network and casualty visits	PMB only
🦻 Medical Aids, Apparatus, and Appliances (including Hearing Aids and Wheelchairs)	Only approved PMB services are covered.
🧪 Back and neck preventative programme	Benefits payable at 100% of contracted fee. Subject to pre-authorisation, protocols and DSPs.
🩸 Wound Care Benefit (Dressings, negative pressure wound therapy NPWT treatment, and other nursing services Out-of-hospital)	Only approved PMB services are covered.
🩺 Oncology	Only approved PMBs are covered by a DSP provider.
🧪 Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis	Only approved PMBs are covered by a DSP provider
😷 HIV/AIDS	Only approved PMBs are covered by a DSP provider
🅰️ MRI scans, CT scans, isotope studies, and PET scans	Approved PMBs at DSPs. PET scans – PMB only. Subject to pre-authorisation.
🅱️ Rehabilitation after a traumatic event	Only PMBs are covered. Subject to pre-approval and the use of DSPs.

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Optometry

✅ Benefits are available every 24 months from the service date and can only be done by a PPN provider.
✅ The benefit includes one consultation per recipient.
✅ There is an R400 consultation fee charged when using a non-network provider.

There is no benefit for spectacle frames, lenses, or contact lenses.

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Dentistry

✅ A Bestmed Rhythm Dental Network Provider is eligible to offer dental benefits.
✅ The dental benefits are limited to basic dentistry and are governed by clinical procedures and an approved price schedule.
✅ Dental crowns and other dental specialties are not covered.

Basic Dentistry is covered when it is clinically appropriate and according to the Bestmed Rhythm 1 guideline, Bestmed Rhythm Dental Network Providers, and Rhythm-approved dental codes.

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Pathology

✅ This benefit is covered up to 100% of the Bestmed tariff.
✅ The cover only applies to standard blood tests a Bestmed Rhythm Network FP ordered.
✅ The benefit is subject to Bestmed Rhythm1 procedures and Rhythm-approved pathology codes.

You are responsible for paying for pathology codes not included in the Bestmed Rhythm formulary.

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Basic Radiology

✅ This benefit is covered up to 100% of the Bestmed tariff.
✅ The cover only applies to standard X-rays ordered by a Bestmed Rhythm Network FP.
✅ The benefit is subject to Bestmed Rhythm 1 procedure and Rhythm-approved radiology codes.

You are responsible for paying for any radiology codes not included in the Bestmed Rhythm formulary.

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Medicine

The following benefits may be subject to pre-authorization, clinical protocols, preferred providers (PPs), designated service providers (DSPs), formularies, funding criteria, the Mediscor Reference Price (MRP), and the exclusions listed in Annexure C of the published Regulations.

✅ Members will not incur co-payments for PMB pharmaceuticals on the formulary for which no generic substitute exists.

Because this is a network option, members must purchase their medication from Scheme-contracted pharmacies.

🟦 CDL and PMB Chronic Conditions	Covered up to 100% of the Bestmed tariff. There is a co-payment of 30% for non-formulary medicine when using a preferred provider network pharmacy.
🟥 Biological medicine	Only PMBs are covered, and the benefit is subject to pre-approval.
🟩 Other high-cost medication	Only PMBs are covered, and the benefit is subject to pre-approval.
🟪 Acute Medicine	Covered up to 100% of the Bestmed tariff. Subject to the Bestmed formulary. The benefit is per prescriptions by a Network FP, and medication must be obtained from a DSP pharmacy.
🟨 Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine Includes sunscreen, vitamins and minerals with NAPPI codes on Scheme formulary	100% Scheme tariff. Limited to R240 per family per annum and to R120 per event. Subject to preferred provider pharmacy network.

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Chronic Condition List

The Bestmed Rhythm 1 Chronic Condition List and Prescribed Minimum Benefits are as follows:

CDL

✅ Addison’s disease
✅ Asthma
✅ Bipolar Mood Disorder
✅ Bronchiectasis
✅ Cardiac Failure
✅ Cardiomyopathy
✅ Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
✅ Chronic Renal Disease
✅ Coronary Artery Disease
✅ Crohn’s Disease
✅ Epilepsy

and many more….

PMB

✅ Aplastic anemia
✅ Benign prostatic hypertrophy
✅ Cerebral palsy
✅ Chronic anemia
✅ COVID-19

and many more….

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Preventative Care

The following benefits could be subject to pre-approval, clinical procedures, preferred providers (PPs), designated service providers (DSPs), formularies, funding guidelines, and the Mediscor Reference Pricing (MRP).

🔎 Benefit	➡️ Gender and Age Group	📉 Quantity and Frequency	☑️ Criteria
💉 Flu Vaccines	All	1 per beneficiary yearly	At a Rhythm Network GP or preferred provider network pharmacy. Subject to Rhythm1 protocols and where clinically necessary.
☑️ Pneumonia Vaccines	Children <2 Years High-risk adult group	Children: As per schedule of Department of Health. Adults: Twice in a lifetime with booster above 65 years of age.	Adults: Bestmed will identify certain high-risk individuals who will be advised to be immunised.
🌎 Travel Vaccines	All	Quantity and frequency depending on product up to the maximum allowed amount.	Mandatory travel vaccines for typhoid, yellow fever, tetanus, meningitis, hepatitis and cholera from Scheme risk benefits.
🍼 Baby Growth and Development Assessments	0 – 2 Years	3 Assessments per year	Pharmaceutical clinics under the Bestmed Network perform assessments.
✳️ Female Contraceptives	All female beneficiaries of child-bearing age	Depends on the product according to the maximum allowed amount	Limited to R2 000 per beneficiary per year. Includes all items classified in the category of female contraceptives.
💊 Intrauterine device (IUD) insertion	All females of child-bearing age.	1 device every 5 years.	Consultation and procedure by a Rhythm Network GP or Rhythm Specialist DSP gynaecologist.
💙 Mammogram (tariff code 34100)	Females 40 years and older	Once every 24 months.	Must be referred by Rhythm Network GP or Rhythm Specialist DSP
👩🏾‍🔬 Pap smear (pathology only)	Females 18 years and older.	Once every 24 months.	Can be done at a Rhythm Specialist DSP gynaecologist, Rhythm Network GP or preferred provider network pharmacy clinic. Consultation paid from the available consultation benefit.

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Bestmed Tempo Wellness Program

The Tempo wellness programme is focused on supporting you on your path to improving your health and realising the rewards that come with it. To ensure you achieve this, you will have access to the following benefits:

Tempo Lifestyle Screening for adults (beneficiaries 16 years and older) which includes:

👉🏿 The Tempo lifestyle questionnaire
👉🏿 Blood pressure check
👉🏿 Cholesterol check
👉🏿 Glucose check
👉🏿 Height and weight measurement

Tempo physical wellbeing and nutrition benefits (beneficiaries 16 and older):

Physical wellbeing:

1 x (face-to-face) physical health assessment at a Tempo partner biokineticist

1 x follow-up (virtual or face-to-face) consult to obtain your personalised exercise plan from the Tempo partner biokineticist

Nutrition:

1 x (face-to-face) nutrition assessment at a Tempo partner dietitian

1 x follow-up (virtual or face-to-face) consult to obtain your personlised healthy-eating plan from the Tempo partner dietitian

💙 In addition to the Tempo physical wellbeing and nutrition benefits, you will also have access to Tempo Wellness Webinars hosted monthly. The webinars are themed around mental health and various other wellness-related topics.

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Maternity Care Program

The Maternity care program is available to pregnant members and their dependents, providing comprehensive services and information.

It has been designed with expectant parents’ specific needs and support networks.

To access these services, members must register for the Bestmed Maternity care program when they receive confirmation of their pregnancy through a pathology test or scan from their family practitioner or gynecologist.

Once registration is complete, a consultant will reach out to them.

👉🏿 100% of Scheme tariff at network providers only for the following benefits:

Consultations:

👉🏿 6 antenatal consultations at a GP OR gynaecologist OR midwife.

👉🏿 Ultrasounds

1 x 2D ultrasound scan at 1st trimester (between 10 to 12 weeks) at a GP OR gynaecologist OR radiologist.
1 x 2D ultrasound scan at 2nd trimester (between 20 to 24 weeks) at a GP OR gynaecologist OR radiologist.

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Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan Exclusions and Waiting Periods

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Exclusion

Some of the following are excluded from Rhythm 1. The comprehensive list can be found on the official Bestmed website.

✅ Any fees associated with patient and medical staff travel.
✅ Medical aids, orthopedic, surgical, and medical appliances, excluding those described in Annexes B.1 to B.4 of the Scheme Regulations and those prescribed for treating specific PMB disorders and available in the public sector.
✅ Requested reports, examinations, tests for emigration, immigration, visas, insurance policies, employment, admission to schools and universities, court medical reports, muscle-function tests, fitness examinations and testing, adoption of children, and retirement due to ill health.
✅ Any non-functional or cosmetic procedures, operations, or treatments.
✅ Accounting for services performed by individuals not registered with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa, the Associated Health Service Professions Board, or a comparable healthcare organization in the nation where the service was rendered.

Unkept appointments by members, and more.

Bestmed Rhythm 1 Waiting Periods

Depending on pre-existing or existing conditions, the following might apply when you register for medical coverage with the Bestmed Rhythm 1 plan:

✅ A 3-month general waiting period in respect of all benefits.
✅ A 12-month exclusion in respect of a pre-existing condition.

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Medical Aid Comparison : Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan vs. Similar Plans from Other Medical Schemes

	BestMed Rhythm 1 (2025)	KeyHealth Essence (2025)	Fedhealth FlexiFed 2 (2025)
🌎 International Cover	R1 million in USA – R5 million other countries.	TBA	None
👤 Main Member Contribution	R1,615 – R3,363	R1,990	R2,491
👥 Adult Dependent Contribution	R1,615 – R3,363	R1,595	R2,227
💙 Child Dependent Contribution	R665 – R1,742	R717	R740
📉 Annual Limit	Several limits and sub-limits	Unlimited Hospital Cover	Unlimited at hospitals in the Fedhealth network
🏥 Hospital Cover	Unlimited at Rhythm DSPs	Unlimited	Unlimited
💶 Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB)	☑️ Yes	☑️ Yes	☑️ Yes
📊 Screening and Prevention	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
🏠 Home Care	☑️ Yes	☑️ Yes	☑️ Yes
🤓 Optometry Benefit	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	✅ Yes

Our Verdict on The Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan

💙 In conclusion, the Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan is an ideal medical aid option for individuals seeking affordable cover adaptable to their income and who do not mind using Designated Service Providers (DSPs) as allocated by Bestmed.

💙 Furthermore, the plan offers primary healthcare services and preventative care benefits, including private hospital cover, which are paid for from the scheme risk-benefit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Designated Service Providers (DSPs) on the Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan?

DSPs are healthcare service providers contracted with Bestmed to provide medical services to members of the Rhythm 1 Plan. These may include Rhythm Specialist DSPs and DSP hospitals.

What is covered under Bestmed Rhythm 1?

Bestmed Rhythm 1 covers hospitalization, chronic medication, and day-to-day medical expenses. The plan also offers primary healthcare services and preventative care benefits, including private hospital cover, which are paid for from the scheme risk-benefit.

What is the waiting period for Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan?

The waiting period for the Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan could be 3 months for general healthcare services and 12 months for certain specified conditions, such as pre-existing conditions and pregnancy. Legislative guidelines are used by all medical schemes when determening waiting periods, exclusions or Late Joiner penalties.

Can I add dependents to my Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan?

✅ Yes, you can add dependents to your Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan. Dependents include your spouse or life partner and your children up to the age of 24 years.

What is the co-payment on the Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan?

The co-payment on the Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan is a fee that you are required to pay for certain medical services or procedures. The co-payment amount varies depending on the service or procedure, but it is usually a percentage of the cost, up to a specified limit.

How do I make a claim on my Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan?

To make a claim on your Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan, you need to complete a claim form and submit it to Bestmed. You can do this online or by visiting one of Bestmed’s offices. You will also need to provide any relevant documentation, such as receipts or invoices.

Can I change my Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan during the year?

No, you cannot change your Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan during the year.

What are Rhythm Specialist DSPs on Bestmed Rhythm 1?

Rhythm Specialists DSPs are healthcare providers providing medical services related to the Rhythm 1 Plan. These service providers have contracted with Bestmed to offer their services to plan members.

How do I contact Bestmed for queries or assistance?

You can contact Bestmed by calling their Call Center, emailing them, or visiting their website to chat with a consultant or access the online self-service portal. Bestmed consultants are available to assist you with any queries or assistance.

What should I do in case of emergency hospitalization on the Bestmed Rhythm 1 Plan?

In emergency hospitalization, the member, their representative, or the hospital must notify Bestmed of the member’s hospitalization as soon as possible or on the first working day after hospital admission.

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