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Sizwe Hosmed

Access SAVER

About this plan

๐Ÿฅ‡ Best suited for young professionals, couples and families seeking affordable hospital cover with a Medical Savings Account for day-to-day healthcare.
Principal Member
From
R3,911
per month
Adult Dependant
From
R3,378
per month
Child Dependant
From
R785
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

Access SAVER

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Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver Plan (๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 2026)

  Overall, the Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver Medical Aid Plan is a trustworthy and comprehensive medical aid plan that offers 24/7 medical emergency assistance and in-hospital procedures for its members. The Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver Medical Aid Plan starts from R3,911 ZAR.  
๐Ÿ‘ค Main Member ContributionR3,911
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Adult Dependent ContributionR3,378
๐Ÿผ Child Dependent ContributionR785
โ†ช๏ธ Gap CoverNone
๐Ÿฅ Hospital CoverUnlimited for PMBs
๐Ÿ’™ Oncology Cover R297 079.18
๐Ÿ’ถ Medical Savings Accountโ˜‘๏ธ Yes
๐Ÿ“‰ Screening and Preventionโ˜‘๏ธ Yes
โžก๏ธ Prescribed Minimum Benefitsโ˜‘๏ธ Yes
๐ŸŸฆ Maternity Benefitsโ˜‘๏ธ Yes
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Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver Plan - 7 Key Point Quick Overview

  1. โ˜‘๏ธย Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver Plan Overview
  2. โ˜‘๏ธ Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver Plan Contributions and Medical Savings Account
  3. โ˜‘๏ธ Access Saver Plan Benefits and Cover Comprehensive Breakdown
  4. โ˜‘๏ธ Access Saver Plan Exclusions and Waiting Periods
  5. โ˜‘๏ธย ย Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver Plan vs. Similar Plans from other Medical Schemes
  6. โ˜‘๏ธย Our Verdict on The Access Saver Plan
  7. โ˜‘๏ธ Access Saver Plan Frequently Asked Questions

Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver Plan Overview

Sizwe Hosmed Saver Overview ๐Ÿ’™ The Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver medical aid plan is one of 8, starting from R3,911 and includes a savings account containing 25% of monthly contributions pooled together and presented at the start of every year.   ๐Ÿ’™ This plan also covers chronic conditions, 8 additional non-PMB conditions, and more. Gap Cover is not available on the Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver Plan. However, Sizwe Hosmed offers 24/7 medical emergency assistance. According to the Trust Index, Sizwe Hosmed has a trust rating of 3.9.   ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฟ Sizwe Hosmedย offers 8 medical aid plans:  
  1. โœ…ย Sizwe Hosmed Access Core Plan
  2. โœ…ย Sizwe Hosmed Value Platinum Core
  3. โœ…ย Sizwe Hosmed Titanium Executive
  4. โœ…ย Sizwe Hosmed Gold Ascend
  5. โœ…ย Sizwe Hosmed Gold Ascend EDO
  6. โœ…ย Sizwe Hosmed Value Platinum Plan
  7. โœ…ย Sizwe Hosmed Essential Copper
  8. โœ…ย Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver
Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver

Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver Plan Contributions and Medical Savings Account

Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver Plan Contributions

 
๐Ÿ‘ค Main Member๐Ÿ‘ฅ Adult Dependent๐Ÿผ Child Dependent
R3,911R3,378R785
 

Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver Plan Medical Savings Account (MSA)

 
๐Ÿ‘ค Main Member๐Ÿ‘ฅ Adult Dependent๐Ÿผ Child Dependent
R11,733 per yearR10,124 per yearR2,355 per year
 

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Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver 15 Plan Contributions and Medical Savings Account

Access Saver Plan Benefits and Cover Comprehensive Breakdown

Access Saver In-Hospital Benefits

  • โœ… Hospital admissions
  • โœ… Unlimited benefits for Specified Minimum Benefit circumstances.
  • โœ… Hospital admissionsโ€”including PMBsโ€”require pre-authorization and case management.
  • โœ… Emergency admissions require 48-hour notification of the Scheme.
  • โœ… Claims will be denied if admissions are not pre-authorized or reported within 48 hours.
  • โœ… Access Saver hospital benefits are only available at Authorized Service Providers.
  • โœ… There is a 10% co-payment for non-DSP hospital use.
  • In-hospital General Practitioner and Specialist services
  • โœ… PMB and case management protocols apply.
  • โœ… All procedures must be approved in advance.
  • โœ… Failing to pre-authorize or notify the scheme of admission within 48 hours will result in claim payments being withheld.
 
๐Ÿ”Ž Hospital Admissions High Care Unit General Ward Theatre Recovery RoomCovered up to 100% of the DSP Tariff. Non-PMB benefits are subject to benefit availability. Admissions for elective procedures must be pre-authorised at least 72 hours before the admission date. 30% penalty will be imposed for non-emergency late pre-authorisations. Emergency admissions must be notified to the Scheme within 48 hours of admission
๐Ÿ’‰ Medicines and consumables used in hospital and theatreCovered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff.
๐Ÿ’Š Medicine to take home after dischargePaid from the hospital benefit. Limited to 7 daysโ€™ medicine.
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Consultations and ProceduresCovered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff.
1๏ธโƒฃ Basic Radiology and PathologyCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. The unlimited cover is in-hospital.
2๏ธโƒฃ Specialized RadiologyLimited to two scans per beneficiary yearly for MRI, PET, and CT scans. There is a 10% co-payment for non-PMB CT, MRI, or PET scans. Mutual benefit in and out-of-hospital. Subject to pre-approval and specialist referral. Limited to two (2) scans per beneficiary per annum, subject to R21 000 per family per annum.
3๏ธโƒฃ OncologyCovered up to 100% of the DSP tariff. Unlimited treatment. Benefits that exceed e R297 079.18 are subject to a 20% co-payment for non-PMBs. Subject to using a DSP. Member must register on the Disease Management Program. Standard oncology DSP protocols will apply.
4๏ธโƒฃ Renal DialysisCovered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff. Peritoneal and hemodialysis are included. Department of Health Protocols apply Subject to pre-approval. PMBs have unlimited benefits. Pre-authorization, clinical recommendations, drug formulary, and registration on the Disease management program are all subject to approval.
โค๏ธ Organ TransplantsCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. Unlimited PMB benefits. Clinical guidelines, pre-authorization, and DMP registration are required. Medical protocols apply. Donations to non-Sizwe Hosmed members are not covered.
๐Ÿฆท Dental HospitalisationCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. Limited to PMBs. Basic dentistry benefit In-Hospital is limited to extensive conservative treatment for children under age of seven (7) years involving more than three (3) teeth. General anaesthetic benefits are only available for children under age of seven (7) years for extensive dental treatment, limited to once per beneficiary per year. Symptomatic wisdom tooth removal is covered solely as Day Case. Subject to pre-approval. Treatment protocols will apply.
๐Ÿ˜Š Maxillo-facial and Oral SurgeryOnly PMBs are covered. Subject to pre-approval and treatment protocols and Scheme rules. No benefit.
๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Drug and Alcohol RehabilitationLimited to R15 624.63 per family yearly. Covered up to 100% of the scheme tariff.
๐Ÿง  Psychiatric Treatment Consultations Ward Fees Medicines Psychiatry/psychology therapy sessionsCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. Limited to 21 days per beneficiary or 15 outpatient consultations per year. Pre-authorization is needed. Managed care protocols apply.
โžก๏ธ Hospitalisation AlternativesSubject to PMBs Pre-authorization required. Subject to relevant protocols
โฌ‡๏ธ Step-down FacilitiesCovered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff. Subject to PMBs, pre-authorisation and protocols. Includes all services rendered at registered Step-Down facilities. Limited to 14 days per beneficiary yearly.
๐Ÿ  Home-Based CareCovered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff. Limited to 14 days per year per beneficiary.
๐Ÿฉน Negative Pressure Wound TherapyCovered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff. Pre-authorization required. Subject to PMBs. Relevant protocols will apply.
๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ Hyperbaric Oxygen TherapyCovered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff. Pre-authorization required. Subject to PMBs. Relevant protocols will apply.
๐Ÿ…ฐ๏ธ Male Sterilisation/VasectomyLimited to R20 225.36 per beneficiary yearly. Covered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff. Pre-authorization required. Relevant protocols will apply.
๐Ÿ…ฑ๏ธ Female Sterilisation/Tubal LigationLimited to R20 225.36 per beneficiary yearly. Covered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff. Pre-authorization required. Relevant protocols will apply.
โš•๏ธ Back and Neck SurgeryCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. Pre-authorization required. Subject to PMBs. Subject to the conservative back and neck treatment protocol. Spinal surgery authorization for treating chronic back or neck pain is subject to managed care guidelines. Before authorizing surgery, managed care may require adherence to conservative clinical treatment.
๐Ÿ“ˆ Stereotactic RadiosurgeryPre-authorization required. Only PMBs are covered.
๐Ÿ“‰ Age-related Muscular Degeneration TreatmentCovered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff. Pre-authorization required.
๐Ÿ“Š Laparoscopic Hospitalisation and Associated CostsPre-authorization required. Subject to PMBs.
๐Ÿงช PMB Laparoscopic ProceduresCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. There is no co-payment if the procedures are performed at a day hospital or treated as a day case.
๐Ÿฆต Internal and External ProsthesesCovered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff. Subject to PMBs and pre-approval. Overall prostheses limit of R37,188.90 per family per year with In-Hospital limit applicable.
๐Ÿฆพ Instrumentation and Disc Prostheses Components Fixation Devices for back/spineMaximum one (1) level per beneficiary per year for spine. Limited to PMBs.
๐Ÿฆฟ Internal ProsthesesLimited to the equivalent in the state. This benefit does not include cement.
External ProsthesesLimited to PMBs.
๐ŸŸฅ Aphakic LensesLimited to R6 514.67 per lens.
๐ŸŸง Cardiac StentsLimited to PMBs. One (1) per Lesion- maximum of three (3) Lesions. โ€ข Bare metal stents: R13 335 per stent โ€ข Drug eluting stents: : R16 170 per stent
๐ŸŸจ Internal Sphincters and StimulatorsSubject to the overall prostheses limit. Only PMBs are treated.
๐ŸŸฉ Unlisted Prostheses such as artificial limbs, artificial eyes, etc.100% Negotiated Tariff* Limited to PMBs
๐ŸŸฆ Blood TransfusionsCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. Only PMBs are treated.
๐ŸŸช Physiotherapy and BiokineticsCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff.
๐ŸŽ Dietician and Occupational TherapyOnly PMBs are treated.
โœ”๏ธ Deductible for in-hospital procedures- Skin disorders - Arthroscopy - Bunionectomy - Removal of varicose veins - Refractive eye surgery, - Aphakic lenses - Infertility treatment - Non-cancerous breast conditions
 

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Access Saver Day-to-Day Benefits

 
โ˜€๏ธ Day Procedures-
Medical Savings Account (25%)Medical Savings Account (MSA*) Limit Membe = R11 733 Adult = R10 134 Child = R2 355
๐Ÿฉป Radiology and Pathology benefit-
โš•๏ธCombined Basic Radiology and Pathology 100% of Scheme Tariff* 100% of Scheme Tariff* Limited to PMBs. Subject to PMBs, preauthorisation, Managed Care protocols and scheme rules
๐Ÿ˜ท Advanced /Specialised RadiologyLimited to R21 000 per family per annum. Limited to two (2) scans per beneficiary per annum at a limit of R3 500 per scan event in or Out-of-Hospital
๐Ÿ“Œ Out-of-Hospital Consultations General Practitioners Specialists Outpatient FacilitiesCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. General Practitioner Consultations: Paid from the medical savings account. Consultations once the MSA is depleted: Additional Doctor visits per family are limited to one per beneficiary. If the specialist consultation benefit is used after the MSA has been depleted, the additional GP visits are limited to three per family and one per beneficiary. Specialist Consultations: Paid from MSA. Specialist Consultations once the MSA is depleted: One additional specialist visit with either of the following: Paediatrician Gynecologists
๐Ÿ’ด Co-payments on day proceduresThis will apply depending on the treatment.
๐Ÿ’Š Medicine-
๐Ÿ’‰ Acute MedicineCovered up to 100% of the reference price. Paid from the MSA. If medication is obtained from a pharmacy, it is subject to available medical savings funds.
๐Ÿฉบ PMB Disease List MedicinesCovered up to 100% of the reference price. Subject to pre-approval by DSP. Treatment protocols apply. Medicine formulary applies. Member must register chronic medicine.
๐Ÿงช Pharmacy Advised Treatment (PAT)Covered up to 100% of the reference price. Paid from the MSA.
๐Ÿ…ฐ๏ธ ContraceptivesCovered up to 100% of the reference price
๐Ÿ…ฑ๏ธ Oral and injectable100% of Reference Price* Subject to the contraceptive formulary.
๐Ÿšฉ Mirena DeviceSubject to a sub-limit of R2 431.01 p per beneficiary every 5 years for abnormal uterine bleeding. Paid from the MSA.
 

Access Saver Optical Benefits

 
๐Ÿค“ Spectacle LensesCovered up to 100% of the DSP tariff. Spectacle Lenses limit: Limited to R269.89 per lens โ€“ clear single vision or R571.54 per lens โ€“ clear bifocal or R544.32 per lens โ€“ base multifocal
๐Ÿ‘๏ธโ€๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ Contact LensesCovered up to 100% of the DSP tariff. Limited to R1 279.95 per beneficiary every 2 years. There is no cover if a beneficiary has already obtained spectacles. Subject to optical protocol.
๐Ÿ‘“ Frames/Lens EnhancementsCovered up to 100% of the DSP tariff. Limited to R703.50 per beneficiary.
๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Eye TestsCovered up to 100% of the DSP tariff. Limited to one comprehensive consultation per beneficiary every 2 years.
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Access Saver Dentistry Benefits

 
๐Ÿฆท Dentistry-
๐Ÿ”ด Basic/Conservative DentistryCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. Dental protocols apply, and pre-authorization is needed. Quantity limits will apply, and members must use a contracted network provider.
๐ŸŸ  Conscious SedationConscious sedation: Intensive dental treatment (more than four fillings or extractions) subject to dental treatment protocols and pre-approval.
๐ŸŸก Consultations, Fillings, ExtractionsPaid from the Risk pool.
๐ŸŸข Preventative Scale and PolishCover provided.
๐Ÿ”ต Infection ControlCover provided.
๐ŸŸฃ Fluoride TreatmentCover provided.
๐Ÿ”ด Dental X-RaysCover provided but only for intra-oral x-rays.
๐Ÿฆท Advanced Dentistry-
๐ŸŸ  Crowns Bridgework Dentures Orthodontics Removal of Impacted Wisdom Teeth Non-Surgical PeriodonticsNon-PMBs are covered by MSA. Clinically valid specialized dental treatment is paid from the MSA.
๐ŸŸก Acrylic (Plastic) Dentures for beneficiaries 16>Each beneficiary receives one pair of acrylic/plastic dentures every four years. Denture repairs, realignment, and repair can be done every 12 months Only PMBs are covered.
๐ŸŸข Maxillo-Facial and Oral Dental SurgeryCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. Only PMBs are covered.
 

Access Saver Auxiliary Benefits

 
๐ŸŸฅ Alternative Services For example: Speech therapy Podiatry Occupational therapy Social worker DieteticsCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. Collectively limited to R3 159.77 per family per annum Non-PMBs are paid from the MSA. Medicine dispensed is subject to the Acute Medicine Limit. Homeopathic medicine is not covered.
๐ŸŸง Remedial and Other Therapies For example: Audiology Speech therapy Dieticians Hearing Aid AcousticiansCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff.
๐ŸŸจ Physiotherapy Out-of-Hospital and BiokineticsCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. Subject to PMB conditions and clinical protocols. Non-PMBs are covered by the MSA. Heart and respiratory conditions: A treatment plan and therapeutic goals must be provided. Maximum of six sessions per recipient, additional sessions contingent on progress reports and proof of response.
 

Access Saver Medical Appliances Benefits

  • โœ… Appliances:ย  Hearing Aids. Wheelchairs, Calipers, etc.
  • โœ… Covered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff in and out-of-hospital.
  • โœ… Only PMBs are covered.
  • โœ… Limited to R7 860.83 per family per year.
  • โœ… Paid from the Risk Pool and subject to limits.
  • โœ… Blood Pressure Monitors are subject to a sub-limit of R692.37 for beneficiaries registered for hypertension.

Access Saver Other Benefits

 
โœˆ๏ธ Air/Road Ambulance and Emergency ServicesCovered up to 100% of Negotiated Tariff 24-hour Contact Center Access, including Telephonic Nurse Advice Line. Emergency: Subject to pre-approval within 72 hours of the emergency. Only a preferred provider can perform inter-hospital transfers. Emergency response by road or air to the scene of the occurrence, as well as transfer from the scene to the nearest, most appropriate facility Escort repatriation of stranded children is possible. Non-emergency: Subject to pre-authorization. Medically justifiable inter-facility transfers. Medical repatriation.
๐Ÿง  Psychology and Psychiatry TreatmentCovered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff. Only PMB conditions are covered. Non-PMBs are paid from the MSA.
๐Ÿ’Ÿ InfertilityCovered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff. Non-PMBs are paid from the MSA.
๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Hospice and Private NursingCovered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff. Only PMB conditions are covered. Non-PMBs are paid from the MSA.
 

Access Saver Sizwe Hosmed Bambino Benefits

๐Ÿ’™ Sizwe Hosmed is concerned about its maternity mothers. This program offers information and advantages to help them during their pregnancy.ย  In addition, pregnant women enrolled in the Bambino Programme are eligible for a complimentary maternity bag filled with baby goods at 24 weeks of pregnancy.  
โค๏ธ Sizwe Hosmed Bambino ProgramCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff.
๐Ÿงก Hospital ConfinementAdmissions can only be done to a DSP Hospital Network. Natural Delivery โ€“ Limited to 2 days Cesarean โ€“ Limited to 3 days.
๐Ÿ’› Home DeliveryCovered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff. Can only be done by a registered Midwife
๐Ÿ’š Maternity UltrasoundsLimited to 3 2D ultrasounds in and out-of-hospital. Covered up to 100% of the negotiated tariff.
๐Ÿ’œ Maternity Visits/ConsultationsCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. Extra 7 GP maternity appointments and 2 specialist consultations each pregnancy at GP or Specialist. More ante-natal consultations will be covered from the day-to-day benefit once these limits have been achieved.
๐Ÿ’™ Antenatal Pathology Screening Haemoglobin Syphilis Chlamydia Bacteriuria Hepatitis B Rhesus incompatibilityCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff.
๐Ÿค Child Immunisation BenefitAccording to the Immunisation schedule of the Department of Health, only up to 6 years old.
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Access Saver Preventative Care Benefits

 
๐Ÿ’– Wellness ConsultationsLimited to R2,061.68 per family per year.
๐Ÿ˜ท COVID-19 VaccinationCovered according to guidelines.
โœ… Pap Smear for female beneficiaries 18>One per qualifying beneficiary yearly.
โ˜‘๏ธ Mammogram for female beneficiaries 40>One per qualifying beneficiary yearly.
๐Ÿ“Œ PSA for Male Beneficiaries 40>One per qualifying beneficiary yearly.
๐Ÿ“ Cholesterol Test for beneficiaries 20>One per qualifying beneficiary yearly.
๐Ÿ’‰ Flu Vaccine for all beneficiariesOne per beneficiary yearly.
๐Ÿฉธ Colon Cancer Blood Test for beneficiaries 50>One per qualifying beneficiary yearly.
๐Ÿฉธ Blood Pressure test for all beneficiaries.One per beneficiary yearly.
๐ŸŽ—๏ธ HIV test for all beneficiariesOne per beneficiary yearly.
โœณ๏ธ HPV Vaccines for beneficiaries between 9 and 12.One per qualifying beneficiary.
๐Ÿค’ Pneumococcal Vaccines for beneficiaries 65>One per qualifying beneficiary yearly.
๐Ÿฆด Bone density testing for female beneficiaries between 50 and 69 and male beneficiaries 65 years old.One per qualifying beneficiary yearly.
๐ŸŸฆ HIV/AIDS Management ProgramCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. Treatment is subject to the treatment care plan. Clinical protocols per CDL apply.
๐ŸŸช Chronic Disease Management Program (CDL)Covered up to 100% of the scheme tariff. Treatment is subject to the treatment care plan. Clinical protocols per CDL apply.
๐Ÿ˜ท COVID-19 Screening, Diagnosis, and TreatmentCovered up to 100% of the scheme tariff.
 

Access Saver Chronic Diseases Benefit

Sizwe Hosmed Access Saverย covers the following chronic conditions on the CDL list:  
  1. โœ… Addisonโ€™s Disease
  2. โœ… Epilepsy
  3. โœ… Asthma
  4. โœ… Glaucoma
  5. โœ… Bipolar Mood Disorder
  6. โœ… Hemophilia
  7. โœ… Bronchiectasis
  8. โœ… HIV/AIDS
  9. โœ… Cardiac Failure
  10. โœ… Hyperlipidemia
  11. โœ… Hypertension
  12. โœ… High Cholesterol
Siwe Hosmed Access Saver also covers the following eight additional Non-PMB conditions, paid from available funds in the MSA:  
  1. โœ… Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
  2. โœ… Cushingโ€™s Disease
  3. โœ… Endometriosis
  4. โœ… Hyperthyroidism
  5. โœ… Hypoparathyroidism
  6. โœ… Menopause/Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  7. โœ… Myasthenia gravis
  8. โœ… Stroke (Cerebrovascular accident)
Access Saver 25 Plan Benefits and Cover Comprehensive Breakdown

Access Saver Plan Exclusions and Waiting Periods

Access Saver Plan Exclusions

Sizwe Hosmed indicates that the following are excluded. However, these are only a few items; the complete list can be viewed on the Sizwe Hosmed website.  
  • โœ… Costs that exceed the annual or biennial maximum allowed for the category
  • โœ… Operations, medicines, treatments, and procedures for cosmetic purposes or personal reasons
  • โœ… Medical service not deemed necessary by the medical advisor for the management of the medical condition
  • โœ… Treatment with no proven efficacy and safety
  • โœ… Services rendered by unregistered persons or institutions not registered in terms of any law
  • โœ… Abdominoplasties and repair of divarication of abdominal muscles
  • โœ… Geriatric hospital, nursing home, frail care facility, or similar accommodations and services
  • โœ… Alternative therapists, such as art therapists, aromatherapists, massage therapists, reflexologists, and Chinese medicine practitioners
  • โœ… Anabolic steroids and immunostimulants, excluding immunoglobulins and growth hormones
  • โœ… Ante- and postnatal exercises
  • โœ… Ozone therapy
  • โœ… Polishing of restorations

Access Saver Plan Waiting Periods

  When new members join the plan, they may be subject to a three-month general waiting period during which they cannot receive benefits.ย  Except in the case of Specified Minimum Benefits, if the new member has a pre-existing ailment, they may be subject to a one-year condition-specific waiting period.   Access Saver 25 Plan Exclusions and Waiting Periods

Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver Plan vs. Similar Plans from other Medical Schemes

 
๐Ÿ”Ž Medical Aid Plan๐Ÿฅ‡ Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver (2026)๐Ÿฅˆ Fedhealth MyFED (2026)๐Ÿฅ‰ Medshield MediSwift (2026)
๐Ÿ‘ค Main Member ContributionR3,911R1,719 โ€“ R4,052R2,037
๐Ÿ‘ฅ Adult Dependent ContributionR3,378R1,719 โ€“ R4,052R1,986
๐Ÿผ Child Dependent ContributionR785R779 โ€“ R1,281R522
๐Ÿ“Š Annual LimitUnlimited Hospital CoverNo Overall Annual LimitUnlimited Hospital Cover
๐Ÿฅ Hospital CoverUnlimited for PMBsUnlimitedUnlimited
๐Ÿ“ˆ Oncology Cover R297 079.18 per beneficiary per annum .Unlimited for PMBsUnlimited, subject to PMBs
๐Ÿ’ถ Medical Savings Accountโ˜‘๏ธ Yesโ˜‘๏ธ YesNone
  Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver 25 Plan vs. Similar Plans from other Medical Schemes

Our Verdict on The Access Saver Plan

Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver plan verdict ๐Ÿ’™ Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver is a medical aid plan that offers comprehensive healthcare coverage with a savings component. The Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver includes unlimited in-hospital benefits, chronic medication coverage, maternity benefits, and a savings account.   ๐Ÿ’™ Members can use the savings account to cover their day-to-day medical expenses such as doctor consultations, medications, and pathology tests. In addition to these features, the Access Saver plan offers dental benefits, optical benefits, and travel insurance coverage.   ๐Ÿ’™ The advantages of the Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver plan include access to private hospitals and doctors, specialist consultations, preventative healthcare services, a network of healthcare providers, and additional benefits such as dental and optical coverage.   ๐Ÿ’™ This plan also covers emergency medical and ambulance services and provides travel insurance coverage. As a result, members can manage their healthcare expenses and have peace of mind knowing they are covered for various healthcare needs.   ๐Ÿ’™ The drawbacks of the Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver plan include a higher premium than the Access Core plan and a limited savings amount, which may not cover all day-to-day medical expenses. This plan also has a waiting period for certain benefits, which may be inconvenient for members who need immediate medical attention.  

Access Saver Plan Frequently Asked Questions

How much are the premiums for Access Saver in 2026 ?

Access Saverย  offers more savings. Therefore, its contributions are higher than Access Core. The main member pays R3,911 while there is an R3,378 contribution for adult dependents and R785 for kids.  

What is Access Saver ?

Access Saver is a medical aid plan offered by Sizwe Hosmed in South Africa that offers generous savings for out-of-hospital medical expenses such as GP and specialist consults, medication, and non-PMB treatment.  

Does Access Saver cover chronic medication?

Yes, chronic medication is covered under Access Saver.  

What can I use the savings account of Access Saverย  for?

The savings account can be utilized by members to pay for their routine medical costs, such as doctor visits, medications, and pathology tests.  

What are the advantages of Access Saver ?

The Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver plan offers various benefits, such as access to private hospitals and doctors, specialist consultations, preventative healthcare services, a network of healthcare providers, and extra coverage for dental and optical services.  

What are the disadvantages of Access Saver ?

Some disadvantages of the Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver plan are that it comes with a higher premium compared to the Access Core plan, and a limited savings amount which may not suffice for all day-to-day medical expenses. Additionally, this plan has a waiting period for specific benefits, which could be inconvenient for members in urgent need of medical attention.
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