{"id":3276,"date":"2023-12-04T12:51:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T10:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/?page_id=3276"},"modified":"2024-02-02T14:38:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T12:38:32","slug":"best-medical-aids-under-r3000","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/best-medical-aids-under-r3000\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Medical Aids under R3000"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3276\" class=\"elementor elementor-3276\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d8d80a2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"1d8d80a2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b6accd3 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"1b6accd3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-388477b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"388477b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Best-Hospital-Plan-Under-R3000.gif\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12038\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9105bc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9105bc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5 Best Medical Aids under R3000 in South Africa<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41dbe273 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41dbe273\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p>The\u00a0<strong>5 Best Medical Aids under R3000 in South Africa revealed<\/strong>.<\/p><p>We <strong>tested<\/strong> them side by side and <strong>verified<\/strong> their medical aid plans.<\/p><p>This is a <strong>complete<\/strong> guide to the best medical aid <strong>under three thousand rand in South Africa.<\/strong><\/p><p>In this in-depth guide you\u2019ll learn:<\/p><ul><li>What is a <strong>Medical Aid?<\/strong><\/li><li>How do you find affordable medical aid in South Africa?<\/li><li>How to choose the best affordable medical aid for your needs?<\/li><li><strong>Medical Aid Under R3000<\/strong> vs Under R2000<\/li><li>How to<strong> sign up<\/strong> with your ideal medical aid?<\/li><li>How do you <strong>choose<\/strong> the best medical aid for your family?<\/li><\/ul><p>So if you\u2019re ready to go \u201call in\u201d with the <strong>best Medical Aids Under R3000 in South Africa<\/strong>, this guide is for you.<\/p><p>Let\u2019s dive right in\u2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-59791c24 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"59791c24\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ac99815 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"5ac99815\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6935d5f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6935d5f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Best Medical Aids under R3000 (2024)<\/h3><p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-642\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-642\">\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">\ud83e\ude7a Medical Aid<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2714\ufe0f Plans Under R3000?<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2695\ufe0f Plan Offered<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udc49 Sign Up<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1. FedHealth<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">flexiFED Savvy<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/online-application\/\"noopener\"><b>Apply Now<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2. Bonitas<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Boncap Student<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/online-application\/\"noopener\"><b>Apply Now<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3. Discovery Health<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Discovery KeyCare Plan<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/online-application\/\"noopener\"><b>Apply Now<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4. Momentum Medical Aid<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Ingwe Student Option<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/online-application\/\"noopener\"><b>Apply Now<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5. BestMed<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Savings Plans<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/online-application\/\"noopener\"><b>Apply Now<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-56436213 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"56436213\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e98f2ac ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"1e98f2ac\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46c209ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46c209ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>5 Best Medical Aids under R3000 (2024)<\/h2><div class=\"elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper\"><ol><li class=\"elementor-toc__list-item\"><div class=\"elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/best-medical-aids-under-r3000\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-5\">Fedhealth<\/a> &#8211; Overall, Best Medical Aid Under R3000 in South Africa<\/div><\/li><li class=\"elementor-toc__list-item\"><div class=\"elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/best-medical-aids-under-r3000\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-17\">Bonitas Medical Aid<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; Broadest Range of Low-Cost Medical Aid Plans<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"elementor-toc__list-item\"><div class=\"elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/best-medical-aids-under-r3000\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-27\">Discovery Medical Aid<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; Top Extensive Medical Protection in South Africa<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"elementor-toc__list-item\"><div class=\"elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/best-medical-aids-under-r3000\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-38\">Momentum Health<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; Best Customer Service Medical Aid<\/span><\/div><\/li><li class=\"elementor-toc__list-item\"><div class=\"elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/best-medical-aids-under-r3000\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-49\">BestMed<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; Best Pay-As-You-Go Private Healthcare<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-05df631 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"05df631\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e9a77a3 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"e9a77a3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5501e29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"5501e29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/q8z5gR2bMXc&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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Due to this demand, many different healthcare systems have emerged. There is, therefore, always a hospital cover that is affordable for you, regardless of your economic level.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 We therefore have some encouraging news for you if you have not yet signed up for medical aid. You can learn everything you need to know about medical aid in South Africa, including how much coverage will cost, how different plans compare in 2024, and much more, by reading this article.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1abf1156 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"1abf1156\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-46587767 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"46587767\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-354dd399 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"354dd399\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Why South Africans need affordable medical aid<\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2869 size-full\" title=\"Why South Africans need affordable medical aid\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-of-the-Best-Known-Medical-Aids-in-South-Africa-under-R1000.png\" alt=\"Why South Africans need affordable medical aid\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-of-the-Best-Known-Medical-Aids-in-South-Africa-under-R1000.png 1600w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-of-the-Best-Known-Medical-Aids-in-South-Africa-under-R1000-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-of-the-Best-Known-Medical-Aids-in-South-Africa-under-R1000-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-of-the-Best-Known-Medical-Aids-in-South-Africa-under-R1000-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/5-of-the-Best-Known-Medical-Aids-in-South-Africa-under-R1000-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 You need to consider a healthcare plan regardless of your age, your employment status, or your location in South Africa. It&#8217;s impossible to predict when you might get hurt or sick. In the absence of Medicare coverage, the results might be catastrophic.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Even worse, you may find yourself in a subpar medical facility or saddled with debt that will take years to pay off. You might be able to delay some of that anxiety by making a modest monthly payment. You&#8217;ll have a reliable means of covering the expense of medical care, and you won&#8217;t have to stress about money if you end up in the hospital.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 You will be able to go on with your life, even in this stressful environment, since you will know that you are protected.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 The expense of medical care, from physiotherapy to dialysis, can be extremely high, especially in unexpected circumstances. Without health aid quotes, you can lose out on some serious financial support for your loved ones.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 As a result, this is a common cause of unnecessary monetary strains. Fortunately, low-income individuals and families have access to a wide variety of low-cost medical coverage options. It&#8217;s good to know that getting Medicare help doesn&#8217;t have to break the bank.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 <a title=\"Best Medical Aid Schemes in South Africa\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/best-medical-aid-schemes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Medical aid plans<\/a> are available for monthly premiums of less than R3000 per person, per family. Most of these programmes are quite cost-effective, providing useful protection and a wide variety of appealing advantages to their participants.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 For salary-based plans in particular, the annual membership fee is a fixed percentage of salary. It&#8217;s worth noting that people of means often can&#8217;t get access to the most affordable hospital prices.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Read more about <a title=\"What Is A Hospital Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/hospital-plans\/\">Hospital Plans In South Africa<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c80df5a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"6c80df5a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-54956dfa ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"54956dfa\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ffbebcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ffbebcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>5 of the Best Known Medical Aids in South Africa under R3000<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2868 size-full\" title=\"5 of the Best Known Medical Aids in South Africa under R3000\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-choose-affordable-medical-aid-under-R1000-in-South-Africa-scaled.webp\" alt=\"5 of the Best Known Medical Aids in South Africa under R3000\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-choose-affordable-medical-aid-under-R1000-in-South-Africa-scaled.webp 2560w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-choose-affordable-medical-aid-under-R1000-in-South-Africa-300x132.webp 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-choose-affordable-medical-aid-under-R1000-in-South-Africa-1024x451.webp 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-choose-affordable-medical-aid-under-R1000-in-South-Africa-768x338.webp 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-choose-affordable-medical-aid-under-R1000-in-South-Africa-1536x676.webp 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-choose-affordable-medical-aid-under-R1000-in-South-Africa-2048x901.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Having a medical aid plan that is both affordable and appropriate for you and your family is crucial if you want to feel secure in the face of potentially crippling medical expenses.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 The costs associated with any medical care, from routine check-ups to an emergency appendectomy, can be extremely burdensome. Without the correct aid, you may end up in a financial bind if anything unforeseen happened to you or your loved ones.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Here, we explore the 5 best medical aids for South Africans that are available at less than R3000.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-245fbef2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"245fbef2\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-61ca4634 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"61ca4634\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-189c29d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"189c29d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>1. Fedhealth<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3283 size-full\" title=\"Fedhealth\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fedhealth-1.png\" alt=\"Fedhealth\" width=\"2836\" height=\"1566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fedhealth-1.png 2560w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fedhealth-1-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fedhealth-1-1024x565.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fedhealth-1-768x424.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fedhealth-1-1536x848.png 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Fedhealth-1-2048x1131.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2836px) 100vw, 2836px\" \/><\/p><h3>Overview<\/h3><p>Since its inception in 1936, Fedhealth has been providing for South Africans&#8217; medical needs. Over the years, much has changed, but not their dedication to delivering reasonable prices for high-quality medical treatment.<\/p><p>Fedhealth still runs as a cooperative operated by and for its members, and as such are always looking for new ways to serve the health care needs of their members in a world where those needs are evolving quickly.<\/p><p>Fedhealth\u2019s focus is on personalization, so that you, as a member, may have a say in the kind of healthcare coverage you receive. As a membership organisation, Fedhealth places a premium on serving its members&#8217; needs.<\/p><p>Due to the Scheme&#8217;s strong financial position, they have been able to retain an AA- Global Credit Rating for the past 14 years and provide for their members in times of need by setting aside more than the minimum 25% reserve.<\/p><p>In addition to its regular benefits, <a title=\"Fedhealth Medical Aid - Compare Plans And Prices\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/fedhealth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fedhealth<\/a> is renowned for its one-of-a-kind Risk-based perks, which allow members&#8217; regular benefits to go even farther.<\/p><p>Some examples are free upgrades at any time of the year within 30 days of a major life change, discounted prices for children with dependents up to the age of 27, and no limits on the number of network doctor&#8217;s appointments.<\/p><h3>Fedhealth Medical Aid Plans Available at Under R3000<\/h3><p>Fedhealth provides a number of comprehensive and affordable medical aid plans that are available at under R3000, which provide members with a variety of different options to suit their diverse medical needs.<\/p><h3>myFED<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3288 size-full\" title=\"myFED\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/myFED.png\" alt=\"myFED\" width=\"2842\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/myFED.png 2560w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/myFED-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/myFED-1024x415.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/myFED-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/myFED-1536x623.png 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/myFED-2048x830.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2842px) 100vw, 2842px\" \/><\/p><p><a title=\"Fedhealth MyFed Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/fedhealth\/myfed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">myFED<\/a> provides low-income, previously uninsured workers with inexpensive (salary-banded) medical aid cover so that they can continue to care for their family.<\/p><p>When you&#8217;re the primary breadwinner in your family and you work in the blue collar sector, your health is crucial.<\/p><p>\u2022 myFED is available at R1 275.00<\/p><h3>flexiFED 1<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18470 size-full\" title=\"flexiFED 1\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-1.png\" alt=\"flexiFED 1\" width=\"1889\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-1.png 1889w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-1-300x101.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-1-1024x343.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-1-768x257.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-1-1536x515.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1889px) 100vw, 1889px\" \/><\/p><p>As a low-cost hospital plan, <a title=\"Fedhealth FlexiFED 1 Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/fedhealth\/flexifed-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flexiFED 1<\/a> provides excellent medical aid protection. Benefit from the Threshold Benefit, which kicks in after your claims reach a particular threshold, and take use of Fedhealth Savings enabled by the MediVault to help cover unexpected day-to-day medical expenditures. If you&#8217;re young and healthy, this hospital plan is ideal for you.<\/p><p>\u2022 flexiFED 1 is available at R1 583.00<\/p><h3>flexiFED 2<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18471 size-full\" title=\"flexiFED 2\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-2.png\" alt=\"flexiFED 2\" width=\"1896\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-2.png 1896w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-2-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-2-1024x339.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-2-768x254.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-2-1536x509.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1896px) 100vw, 1896px\" \/><\/p><p>If you and your partner are just starting out as parents, <a title=\"Fedhealth FlexiFED 2 Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/fedhealth\/flexifed-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flexiFED 2<\/a> is the family hospital plan that will best meet your needs, with comprehensive coverage for both you and your child. When you factor in Fedhealth Savings for everyday medical emergencies and the Threshold Benefit, which kicks in after your claims exceed a specific amount, you have an excellent bargain.<\/p><p>\u2022 flexiFED 2 is available at R2 196.00 per month<\/p><h3>flexiFED 3<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18472 size-full\" title=\"flexiFED 3\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-3.png\" alt=\"flexiFED 3\" width=\"1900\" height=\"645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-3.png 1900w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-3-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-3-1024x348.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-3-768x261.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-3-1536x521.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/p><p>The <a title=\"Fedhealth FlexiFED 3 Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/fedhealth\/flexifed-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flexiFED 3 plan<\/a> is great for new parents because it provides extensive coverage during pregnancy, delivery, and the early years of a child&#8217;s life.<\/p><p>When you factor in the availability of Fedhealth Savings for the out-of-pocket costs associated with regular medical care and the Threshold Benefit, which becomes active once the necessary amount of claims has been paid, your healthcare concerns will be addressed.<\/p><p>\u2022 flexiFED 3 is available at R2 508.00 per month<\/p><h3>flexiFED Savvy<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18473 size-full\" title=\"flexiFED Savvy\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-Savvy.png\" alt=\"flexiFED Savvy\" width=\"1896\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-Savvy.png 1896w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-Savvy-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-Savvy-1024x354.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-Savvy-768x266.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/flexiFED-Savvy-1536x531.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1896px) 100vw, 1896px\" \/><\/p><p>You&#8217;re probably just starting out in your first job, and you&#8217;re young, healthy, and tech-savvy. The need for invasive surgeries like those on the hip or knee is not in your near future.<\/p><p>One of the most affordable hospital plans on the market, <a title=\"Fedhealth FlexiFED Savvy Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/fedhealth\/flexifed-savvy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flexiFED Savvy<\/a> also gives you the option of using it as a supercharged savings plan or a supercharged flexible savings plan, which is great for both you and businesses who want to provide their new hires affordable medical aid.<\/p><p>Essentially, it&#8217;s a hospital plan that&#8217;s tailor-made to each individual&#8217;s needs and budget, and it comes with a backup solution for each day.<\/p><p>\u2022 flexiFED Savvy is available at R945.00 per month<\/p><h3>How Much Are Fedhealth Medical Scheme Monthly Premiums?\u00a0<\/h3><p>The monthly premiums for the salary-banded myFED option is from R 1 275 per month for the main member. The maxima PLUS extensive medical cover will cost from 13 122 per month per main member.<\/p><h3>What Is the Waiting Period for Fedhealth Benefits?\u00a0<\/h3><p>The general waiting period for Fedhealth benefits are usually three months, depending on the medical aid scheme you join. The waiting period for pre-existing conditions is 12 months.<\/p><h3>How to Claim for Benefits from Fedhealth Medical Scheme<\/h3><p>Members can submit claims using one of the following:<\/p><p>\u2022 On the Fedhealth Family Room,<\/p><p>\u2022 Through a WhatsApp service<\/p><p>\u2022 On the Fedhealth Member phone App<\/p><p>\u2022 You may also email, fax or post the claims to email: claims@fedhealth.co.za, fax: (011) 671 3842 or post to Private Bag X3045, Randburg, 2125.<\/p><h3>Fedhealth Medical Scheme Contact Details\u00a0<\/h3><p>Flora Centre Shop 21 and 22<\/p><p>Corner Conrad street and Ontdekkers Rd<\/p><p>Florida Glen<\/p><p>Johannesburg<\/p><p>Phone: 0861 116\u00a0016<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Read more about <a title=\"10 Factors to Consider Before Cancelling Your Medical Aid\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/factors-to-consider-before-cancelling-your-medical-aid\/\">10 Things to Consider Before Cancelling your Medical Aid<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f2d5eeb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"2f2d5eeb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15477d9f ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"15477d9f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-589aa12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"589aa12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>2. Bonitas Medical Aid<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3138 size-full\" title=\"Bonitas Medical Aid\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas.png\" alt=\"Bonitas Medical Aid\" width=\"1909\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas.png 1909w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas-1024x359.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas-768x269.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas-1536x538.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1909px) 100vw, 1909px\" \/><\/p><h3>Overview<\/h3><p>Bonitas provides a variety of affordable medical aid plans that include cover for hospitalisation, long-term care, and prescription medications. For those just starting out in their careers or with young children, this medical aid provider is ideal.<\/p><p>Bonitas was founded in 1982 and has since grown to become South Africa&#8217;s second-largest health insurer. Young workers at major corporations including Nestl\u00e9, BHP Billiton, and Eskom are among its 649,032 South African beneficiaries as of 2014. Bonitas has a solvency ratio of 30.7% and an international credit rating of AA-.<\/p><p>Bonitas&#8217; typical beneficiary is only 30 years old, therefore its members tend to be younger and to see smaller yearly contribution increases as a result.<\/p><p>Bonitas&#8217; 4,500 contracted doctors offer high-quality care at affordable flat rates, reducing out-of-pocket expenses for insureds.<\/p><p>As a means of aiding its members and ensuring that healthcare expenses are being properly managed, Bonitas offers two separate programmes: Oncology Management and Hospital &amp; Medicine Management.<\/p><p>Some Bonitas offerings provide protection for dental and vision care, including Lasik eye surgery.<\/p><p>Members&#8217; savings balances that are not spent in a given year are rolled over into the following year, where they earn interest.<\/p><h3>Bonitas Medical Aid Plans Available at Under R3000<\/h3><p><a title=\"Bonitas Medical Aid - Compare Plans And Prices\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/bonitas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonitas<\/a> offers a wide range of options for members&#8217; medical coverage, including some plans that cost less than R3,000 per month.<\/p><h3>Bonitas Edge Plans<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3292 size-full\" title=\"Bonitas Edge Plans\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas-Edge-Plans.png\" alt=\"Bonitas Edge Plans\" width=\"640\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas-Edge-Plans.png 640w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas-Edge-Plans-300x155.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p><p>It&#8217;s clear that technology, intelligence, and creativity are behind this brand-new plan from Bonitas. Daily perks like unlimited doctor&#8217;s visits, virtual care layers, dental and vision exams, access to a private hospital network, and so on are at your disposal.<\/p><p>Those who are unmarried and eager to thrive in the modern economy might consider the BonStart programme, which is tailored to those who live in major cities.<\/p><p>To start a family, the BonStart Plus plan is ideal for young, working couples in major cities.<\/p><p>\u2022 The BonStart Plan is available at R1 338.00 per month<\/p><p>\u2022 The BonStart Plus Plan is available at R1 670.00 per month<\/p><h3>Bonitas Traditional Plans<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3293 size-full\" title=\"Bonitas Traditional Plans\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas-Traditional-Plans.png\" alt=\"Bonitas Traditional Plans\" width=\"640\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas-Traditional-Plans.png 640w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas-Traditional-Plans-300x155.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p><p>These plans provide you with a daily maximum as well as sublimits for things like primary care physician visits, visits to specialists, emergency room visits, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, imaging services, and other non-hospital medical costs.<\/p><p><a title=\"Bonitas Primary Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/bonitas\/primary\/\">The Primary Plan<\/a> is a time-honoured choice that provides basic medical protection and basic day-to-day benefits.<\/p><p>In order to provide basic everyday benefits and hospitalisation protection, the <a title=\"Bonitas Primary Select Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/bonitas\/primary-select\/\">Primary Select Plan<\/a> makes use of a high-quality provider network.<\/p><p>\u2022 The Primary Plan is available at R2 654.00 per month<\/p><p>\u2022 The Primary Select Plan is available at R2 322.00 per month<\/p><h3>Bonitas Savings Plans<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3294 size-full\" title=\"Bonitas Savings Plans\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas-Savings-Plans.png\" alt=\"Bonitas Savings Plans\" width=\"640\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas-Savings-Plans.png 640w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bonitas-Savings-Plans-300x155.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p><p>These plans cover in-hospital care as well as supplemental maternity, wellness, and preventative care benefits, and offer you a predetermined amount to spend on out-of-hospital charges like doctor&#8217;s appointments, eye exams, and dental work.<\/p><p>With the <a title=\"Bonitas BonFit Select Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/bonitas\/bonfit-select\/\">BonFit Select plan<\/a>, you can get coverage for your standard doctor&#8217;s visits and hospital stays.<\/p><p><a title=\"Bonitas BonSave Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/bonitas\/bonsave\/\">BonSave<\/a> is a flexible savings plan that can provide you with enough money for broad hospital coverage and medical bills.<\/p><p>\u2022 The BonFit Select Plan is available at R2 230.00 per month<\/p><p>\u2022 The BonSave Plan is available at R2 950.00 per month<\/p><h3>How Much Are Bonitas Medical Aid Monthly Premiums?<\/h3><p>Bonitas monthly contributions start at R 2 033 for a Principal Member, R 1 555 for a spouse\/adult dependant and R 596 per child (max 3) on the BonEssential Hospital Plan and go up to R 8 217 for a main member, R7 749 for additional adult, and R 1 672 for a child for the BonComprehensive plan that offers abundant savings, an above threshold benefit and extensive hospital cover.<\/p><h3>What Is the Waiting Period for Bonitas Medical Aid Benefits?<\/h3><p>The minimum general waiting period for Bonitas medical aid is three months for all benefits. Some plans, however, have a waiting period of 12 months, especially regarding a pre-existing condition.<\/p><h3>How to Claim for Breast Reduction Benefits from Bonitas<\/h3><p>You can send in your claim in the following ways:<\/p><p>\u2022 Email your claims to claims@bonitas.co.za.<\/p><p>\u2022 Post your claims to Bonitas Claims Department, PO Box 74, Vereeniging, 1930.<\/p><p>\u2022 Submit your claims in person at one of the walk-in centres.<\/p><p>Follow these simple steps to get your claims paid quickly:<\/p><p>\u2022 Ensure your banking details are correct for refunds by electronic transfer (EFT) into your bank account<\/p><p>\u2022 Make sure that your account and receipt show your name and initials, membership number, treatment date, the name of the patient as shown on your membership card, amount charged and ICD-10 code.<\/p><h3>Bonitas Contact Details<\/h3><p>34 Melrose Blvd, Birnam<\/p><p>Johannesburg<\/p><p>2196<\/p><p>Phone for General Queries: 0860002108<\/p><p>Email: claims@bonitas.co.za<\/p><p>Email: queries@bonitas.co.za<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Bonitas vs. Momentum Medical Scheme\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/bonitas-versus-momentum\/\">Compare Bonitas vs. Momentum Medical Scheme<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-28e44c08 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"28e44c08\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51d8e38e ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"51d8e38e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f73c970 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f73c970\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>3. Discovery Medical Aid<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3190 size-full\" title=\"Discovery Medical Aid\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Discovery-Health-Insurance.png\" alt=\"Discovery Medical Aid\" width=\"1527\" height=\"519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Discovery-Health-Insurance.png 1527w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Discovery-Health-Insurance-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Discovery-Health-Insurance-1024x348.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Discovery-Health-Insurance-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1527px) 100vw, 1527px\" \/><\/p><h3>Overview<\/h3><p>According to the Council for Medical Schemes Quarterly Report for the period ending 30 June 2019, <a title=\"Discovery Medical Aid Compare Plans And Prices\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/discovery-health\/\">Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS)<\/a> covered 2,808,106 beneficiaries as of 31 December 2019, making it the largest open medical scheme in South Africa.<\/p><p>Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998, as modified, and the Council for Medical Schemes administer DHMS, a non-profit organisation, are the foundation for Discovery. \u00a0Any member of the public who meets the eligibility requirements can join the System, as it is an open medical scheme.<\/p><p>Every decision made is informed by the fact that the Scheme&#8217;s sole purpose is to serve its members. As a way to strike a balance between member interests and the interests of the Scheme as a whole, Discovery employs the concepts of social solidarity.<\/p><p>When it comes to funding healthcare for its members, Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS or the Scheme) in South Africa pools contributions from its members and manages these funds in accordance with social solidarity principles rather than making a profit.<\/p><h3>Discovery Medical Aid Plans are Available at Under R3000<\/h3><p>Discovery provides its customers with a variety of healthcare plans to choose from, some of which have monthly premiums of less than R3,000.<span style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1.75rem;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3>KeyCare Series<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3298 size-full\" title=\"KeyCare Series\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KeyCare-Series.png\" alt=\"KeyCare Series\" width=\"2420\" height=\"1038\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KeyCare-Series.png 2420w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KeyCare-Series-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KeyCare-Series-1024x439.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KeyCare-Series-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KeyCare-Series-1536x659.png 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/KeyCare-Series-2048x878.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2420px) 100vw, 2420px\" \/><\/p><p>KeyCare&#8217;s hospital networks provide unlimited medical coverage under <a title=\"Discovery Health KeyCare Medical Aid Plans\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/discovery-health\/keycare-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KeyCare Series of plans<\/a>. Hospitalisation costs for KeyCare network specialists are always covered in full, and costs for other doctors and hospitals are covered at up to 100% of the Discovery Health Rate (DHR).<\/p><p>Aid that includes prenatal and postnatal care for expecting mothers and infants are also included.<\/p><p>KeyCare Plus and KeyCare Start cover an unlimited number of visits to your primary care physician, as well as any necessary lab work, X-rays, or prescriptions, within the KeyCare network.<\/p><p>KeyCare provides comprehensive coverage for all Chronic Disease List conditions when utilising a participating physician for chronic medicine from the KeyCare medicine list (DSP). What you&#8217;re covered for is dependent on the policy you select.<\/p><p>\u2705 The KeyCare plan is available at R1 102 per month<\/p><h3>Smart Series<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3299 size-full\" title=\"Smart Series\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Smart-Series-1.png\" alt=\"Smart Series\" width=\"2344\" height=\"1034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Smart-Series-1.png 2344w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Smart-Series-1-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Smart-Series-1-1024x452.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Smart-Series-1-768x339.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Smart-Series-1-1536x678.png 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Smart-Series-1-2048x903.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2344px) 100vw, 2344px\" \/><\/p><p>Specialists with whom Discovery has a prearranged payment system are eligible for the Smart Series&#8217; complete in-hospital coverage guarantee, as are all other doctors and hospitals providing care at up to 200% of the DHR on Classic and up to 100% of the DHR on Essential.<\/p><p>When you utilise MedXpress or a MedXpress Network Pharmacy, you&#8217;ll receive full coverage for any chronic medicine on their formulary for any illness on the medicine list from Discovery\u2019s Chronic Disease List.<\/p><p>Maternity, infant, and early childhood care, including all prenatal and postoperative care, are all covered.<\/p><p>General practitioner visits, over-the-counter (OTC) medication, eye exams, dental cleanings, and sports-related injuries are all covered on a regular basis, although there may be deductibles, co-pays, or other limits in place. To what extent you are protected is determined on the policy you select.<\/p><p>Coverage in case of a medical emergency while abroad is also provided.<\/p><p>\u2705 The <a title=\"Discovery Smart Series Medical Aid Plans\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/discovery-health\/smart-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Smart Series plan<\/a> starts from R1 565 per month<\/p><h3>Core Series<\/h3><h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3301 size-full\" title=\"Core Series\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Smart-Series-2.png\" alt=\"Core Series\" width=\"2344\" height=\"1034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Smart-Series-2.png 2344w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Smart-Series-2-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Smart-Series-2-1024x452.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Smart-Series-2-768x339.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Smart-Series-2-1536x678.png 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Smart-Series-2-2048x903.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2344px) 100vw, 2344px\" \/><\/h3><p>Hospitalization costs are fully covered by the <a title=\"Discovery Health Core Series Medical Aid Plans\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/discovery-health\/core-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Core Series<\/a>, and up to 200% of the Discovery Health Rate (DHR) is paid on the <a title=\"Discovery Health Classic Core Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/discovery-health\/core-series\/classic-core\/\">Classic plan<\/a>, and up to 100% of the DHR is paid on the <a title=\"Discovery Health Essential Core Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/discovery-health\/core-series\/essential-core\/\">Essential plan<\/a> and the <a title=\"Discovery Health Coastal Core Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/discovery-health\/core-series\/coastal-core\/\">Coastal plan<\/a> for other healthcare professionals with whom Discovery has a payment arrangement.<\/p><p>The plan includes coverage for all Chronic Disease medications, no matter how long they are needed. It also includes any restrictions for using MedXpress or a MedXpress network pharmacy in your list.<\/p><p>Comprehensive pre- and postnatal healthcare services for childbirth and early childhood are provided as well as coverage in case of a medical emergency while abroad.<\/p><p>\u2705 The Core Series is available at R2 281 per month<\/p><h3>How Much Are Discovery Medical Aid Monthly Premiums?\u00a0<\/h3><p>Monthly premiums start from R1,102 per member for the KeyCare Series with medical cover for both in-hospital and out-of-hospital treatment by providers in a specified network and goes up to R10,303 per member for the Executive Plan with extensive cover for in-hospital and day-to-day benefits, extended chronic medicine cover, and unlimited Above Threshold Benefit.<span style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1.75rem;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3>What Is the Waiting Period for Discovery Medical Aid\u2019s Benefits?\u00a0<\/h3><p>Discovery Health Medical Scheme&#8217;s general waiting period is 3 consecutive months and the condition-specific waiting period is 12 consecutive months.<\/p><h3>How to Claim for Discovery Medical Aid Benefits\u00a0<\/h3><p>You can submit a claim fast and easy in the following ways:<\/p><p>\u2022 Scan and upload your claims on the website.<\/p><p>\u2022 Scan and email your claims to claims@discovery.co.za.<\/p><p>\u2022 Use the Discovery app on your smartphone. If the claim has a QR code, scan the QR code or alternatively take a photo of the claim from within the app.<\/p><p>\u2022 You can also submit your claims by post.<\/p><h3>Discovery Medical Aid Contact Details\u00a0<\/h3><p>PO Box 784262,<\/p><p>Sandton,<\/p><p>2146<\/p><p>Phone: 0860 99 88 77<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7d32a55e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"7d32a55e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-46371a55 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"46371a55\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b672e37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b672e37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>4. Momentum Health<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3184 size-full\" title=\"Momentum Health\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Momentum-Health-Insurance.png\" alt=\"Momentum Health\" width=\"1896\" height=\"626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Momentum-Health-Insurance.png 1896w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Momentum-Health-Insurance-300x99.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Momentum-Health-Insurance-1024x338.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Momentum-Health-Insurance-768x254.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Momentum-Health-Insurance-1536x507.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1896px) 100vw, 1896px\" \/><\/p><h3>Overview<\/h3><p><a title=\"Momentum Medical Aid - Compare Plans And Prices\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/momentum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Momentum Medical Scheme<\/a> is run by one of the largest and most reputable providers of healthcare solutions in South Africa, and it is ranked as one of the top three open medical schemes in the country.<\/p><p>It is Momentum Health\u2019s top priority to ensure the scheme&#8217;s continued viability while providing outstanding value to its members.<\/p><p>When you sign up with Momentum Health Solutions, you&#8217;ll have access to a network of doctors and hospitals who offer competitive rates and high-quality care.<\/p><p>Members have a range of options at their disposal, from the always-available Hello Doctor medical advice line to the financially-incentivized doctor networks with which Momentum have partnered to provide treatment.<\/p><p>Incentives and rewards programmes that motivate members to live healthily can be designed and priced with the help of Momentum\u2019s actuarial services.<\/p><p>By grouping members into care cohorts, Momentum\u2019s innovative health coaching methodology enables them to provide individualised support through their advocacy programmes, empowering members to make informed decisions about their health care and reducing costs.<\/p><h3>Momentum Medical Aid Plans Available at Under R3000 per month<\/h3><p>Some of the health aid plans offered by Momentum have monthly rates of less than R3,000. We explore these in further detail below.<\/p><h3>Evolve<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3121 size-full\" title=\"Evolve\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evolve-Option.png\" alt=\"Evolve\" width=\"1395\" height=\"770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evolve-Option.png 1395w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evolve-Option-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evolve-Option-1024x565.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Evolve-Option-768x424.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1395px) 100vw, 1395px\" \/><\/p><p>Individuals who are comfortable managing their memberships remotely from the convenience of their own homes and mobile devices might consider the Evolve Option.<\/p><p>The <a title=\"Momentum Evolve Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/momentum\/evolve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evolve plan<\/a> 0ays for in-patient stays at participating private hospitals in the Evolve Network (no yearly cap) and includes two telehealth visits with licenced medical professionals.<\/p><p>HealthSaver+ is applicable to supplementary everyday benefits. Included now is a benefit for sports injuries, which covers up to R1,000 per beneficiary annually for two visits to a <a title=\"What is Physiotherapy Cover?\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/what-is-physiotherapy-cover\/\">physiotherapist<\/a> or biokineticist.<\/p><p>\u2022 The Evolve Plan is available at R1 424.00 per month<\/p><h3>Custom<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3122 size-full\" title=\"Custom\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Custom-Option.png\" alt=\"Custom\" width=\"1353\" height=\"798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Custom-Option.png 1353w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Custom-Option-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Custom-Option-1024x604.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Custom-Option-768x453.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1353px) 100vw, 1353px\" \/><\/p><p>Comprehensive hospital and chronic care coverage from Any or Associated providers is included in the Custom plan. In order to lower your out-of-pocket costs, you can choose from a predetermined list of private institutions to receive treatment at.<\/p><p>\u2022 The <a title=\"Momentum Custom Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/momentum\/custom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Custom Plan<\/a> is available at R1 808.00 per month<\/p><h3>Incentive<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3123 size-full\" title=\"Incentive\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incentive-Option.png\" alt=\"Incentive\" width=\"1304\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incentive-Option.png 1304w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incentive-Option-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incentive-Option-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incentive-Option-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Incentive-Option-250x150.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1304px) 100vw, 1304px\" \/><\/p><p>Through the Incentive Plan, patients can receive comprehensive hospital and chronic care coverage from Any or Associated doctors and hospitals. Ten percent of your payment goes into a special savings account for medical care.<\/p><p>You are free to visit any doctor you like for your long-term prescriptions, and you can get your refills at any pharmacy you like. You can reduce your regular payment by using a list of Associated GPs and a Medipost courier pharmacy for your long-term care needs.<\/p><p>You can reduce your contribution by as much as possible if you choose to receive your chronic prescriptions, medications, and treatments from a state-run facility.<\/p><p>\u2022 The <a title=\"Momentum Incentive Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/momentum\/incentive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Incentive Plan<\/a> is available at R2 354.00 per month<\/p><h3>Ingwe<br \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3309 size-full\" title=\"Ingwe\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ingwe.png\" alt=\"Ingwe\" width=\"2842\" height=\"1270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ingwe.png 2560w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ingwe-300x134.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ingwe-1024x458.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ingwe-768x343.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ingwe-1536x686.png 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Ingwe-2048x915.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2842px) 100vw, 2842px\" \/><\/h3><p>Medical coverage for newcomers is cheap with the <a title=\"Momentum Ingwe Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/momentum\/ingwe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ingwe Plan<\/a>. Select from Any hospital, the private Ingwe Network of hospitals, or State hospitals for your medical care.<\/p><p>This plan is beneficial for students and new workers in South Africa who can&#8217;t afford more expensive medical aid plans. The hospitalisation, outpatient, and long-term care benefits are all included, even though this is a basic health aid plan.<\/p><p>\u2022 The Ingwe Plan is available at R482.00 per month<\/p><h3>How Much Are Momentum Health Monthly Premiums?\u00a0<\/h3><p>Momentum monthly premiums start at R1 539 for the main member on the Evolve Option and go up to R12 345 for the main member on the Summit Option.<\/p><h3>What Is the Waiting Period for Momentum Health\u2019s Benefits?\u00a0<\/h3><p>The general waiting period is 3 months, but since pregnancy is considered a pre-existing condition, it is excluded from all benefits for the first 12 months of scheme membership.<\/p><h3>How to Claim for Momentum Health Benefits\u00a0<\/h3><p>You can submit a claim in several ways:<\/p><p>\u2022 Use the Momentum App<\/p><p>\u2022 the bottom left corner.<\/p><p>\u2022 Send an email to claims@momentumhealth.co.za or send normal mail to PO Box 2338, Durban, 4000<\/p><p>To make sure your claim is processed quickly and accurately, include the following information:<\/p><p>\u2022 Membership number.<\/p><p>\u2022 Principal member\u2019s surname, initials, and first name.<\/p><p>\u2022 Patient\u2019s surname, initials, and first name.<\/p><p>\u2022 Date of treatment.<\/p><p>\u2022 Amount charged.<\/p><p>\u2022 ICD\u201310 code (code to indicate what condition you\u2019ve been diagnosed with), tariff code (product-specific code for procedures and claims), and NAPPI code (unique identifier for a given ethical, surgical, or consumable product).<\/p><p>\u2022 Service provider\u2019s name and practice number.<\/p><p>\u2022 Proof of payment if you\u2019ve paid the claim out of your own pocket.<\/p><h3>Momentum Health Contact Details\u00a0<\/h3><p>201 Umhlanga Ridge Blvd<\/p><p>Cornubia<\/p><p>Blackburn<\/p><p>PO Box 2338<\/p><p>Durban<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Learn more about <a title=\"Hospital Plan vs Medical Aid - A Beginners Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/hospital-plan-versus-medical-aid\/\">difference between a hospital plan and a medical aid in South Africa<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a3a6e91 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"3a3a6e91\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-45e44663 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"45e44663\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19117aa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"19117aa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>5. BestMed<\/h2><h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3158 size-full\" title=\"BestMed\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BestMed-Medical-Aid.png\" alt=\"BestMed\" width=\"1826\" height=\"833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BestMed-Medical-Aid.png 1826w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BestMed-Medical-Aid-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BestMed-Medical-Aid-1024x467.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BestMed-Medical-Aid-768x350.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/BestMed-Medical-Aid-1536x701.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1826px) 100vw, 1826px\" \/><\/h2><h3>Overview<\/h3><p>With over a million members, BestMed is one of the most popular independent health aid companies in South Africa.<\/p><p>BestMed is dedicated to maintaining an organisation that&#8217;s sizable enough to make a difference in the lives of those they serve, yet small enough to know each individual receiving their assistance by name and swift enough to react to their feedback in order to fine-tune their approach to better serve you now and in the future.<\/p><p>BestMed operates on the idea that people&#8217;s healthcare requirements vary across a wide range of demographic characteristics, including age, marital status, family size, health status, priorities, and financial resources. You can choose from three different primary medical plan tiers with varying degrees of coverage and benefits from BestMed.<\/p><p>Under this umbrella, <a title=\"Bestmed Medical Aid - Compare plans And Prices\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/bestmed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BestMed<\/a> provides options whether you need basic hospitalisation coverage or something much more extensive.<\/p><h3>BestMed Medical Aid Plans Available at Under R3000 per month<\/h3><p>Some of the health aid plans offered by BestMed have monthly rates of less than R3,000. We explore these in further detail below.<\/p><h3>Hospital Plans<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3159 size-full\" title=\"Hospital Plans\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hospital-Plans.png\" alt=\"Hospital Plans\" width=\"1593\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hospital-Plans.png 1593w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hospital-Plans-300x58.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hospital-Plans-1024x197.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hospital-Plans-768x148.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hospital-Plans-1536x295.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1593px) 100vw, 1593px\" \/><\/p><p>BestMed hospital plans provide limitless coverage at any of their network hospitals for both anticipated and unanticipated inpatient stays, making them suitable for people of any age who want to be prepared for the unexpected.<\/p><p>There is a cap of three kids on each hospital plan. Additional children are welcome to join the Scheme as beneficiaries at no further cost.<\/p><p>\u2022 BestMed hospital plans are available from R1 710.00 per month<\/p><h3>Network Plans<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3160 size-full\" title=\"Network Plans\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Network-Plans.png\" alt=\"Network Plans\" width=\"1599\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Network-Plans.png 1599w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Network-Plans-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Network-Plans-1024x190.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Network-Plans-768x143.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Network-Plans-1536x285.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/><\/p><p>Health care and private hospital coverage are available at participating service providers through BestMed&#8217;s network plans. These plans provide you with extensive savings on visits to approved healthcare providers as well as limitless in-hospital coverage, depending on your preference.<\/p><p>\u2022 BestMed network plans are available from R1 307.00 per month<\/p><h3>Savings Plans<\/h3><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3161 size-full\" title=\"Savings Plans\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Savings-Plans-1.png\" alt=\"Savings Plans\" width=\"1565\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Savings-Plans-1.png 1565w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Savings-Plans-1-300x57.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Savings-Plans-1-1024x194.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Savings-Plans-1-768x146.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Savings-Plans-1-1536x291.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1565px) 100vw, 1565px\" \/><\/p><p>The Beat2 savings plan provides both comprehensive hospital coverage (at private hospitals) and a savings account for everyday costs.<\/p><p>There is a cap of three children. Additional children are welcome to join the Scheme as beneficiaries at no further cost.<\/p><p>The Beat2 Network provides its members with both comprehensive hospital aid (for use at private hospitals) and a savings account to use for incidental costs.<\/p><p>\u2022 The <a title=\"Bestmed Beat 2 Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/bestmed\/beat-2\/\">Beat2 savings plan<\/a> is available from R2 323.00 per month<\/p><p>\u2022 The <a title=\"Bestmed Beat 2 Network Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/bestmed\/beat-2-network\/\">Beat2 Network savings plan<\/a> is available from R2 090.00 per month<\/p><h3>How Much Are BestMed Medical Aid Monthly Premiums?\u00a0<\/h3><p>At the time of writing, monthly premiums for the cheapest BestMed Beat1 Network Hospital Plan started at R1 710 for a member, with an additional R1 329 for an adult dependant and R720 for a child dependant, to a maximum of 3 child dependants. Additional children join at no additional cost.<\/p><p>The most expensive plan at the time was the Pace4 Comprehensive Plan, with monthly contributions of R9 411 per member and R9 411 per adult dependant. For a child dependant the extra contribution was R2 205, up to 3 child dependants with additional children added as beneficiaries of the scheme at no extra cost.<\/p><h3>What Is the Waiting Period for BestMed Medical Aid\u2019s Benefits?<\/h3><p>There can be a general waiting period of three months or a specific waiting period of 12 months for a certain condition.<\/p><p>BestMed Medical Scheme will sometimes only pay a claim if it is a PMB. This can happen if you are in a waiting period or if you are getting treatment for a condition that your plan doesn&#8217;t cover.<\/p><h3>How to Claim for Benefits from BestMed Medical Aid\u00a0<\/h3><p>If your healthcare provider does not submit claims to BestMed, one must submit the original claim directly to the fund administrators.<\/p><p>You can claim by means of the BestMed App, or by scanning and emailing your claim to them.<\/p><p>Details that should appear on all claim documents include:<\/p><p>\u2022 Member\u2019s name and contact details<\/p><p>\u2022 BestMed membership number<\/p><p>\u2022 Patient\u2019s details<\/p><p>\u2022 Service provider\u2019s name, contact details and practice number<\/p><p>\u2022 Details of treatment, including applicable tariff and ICD-10 codes<\/p><p>\u2022 Whether payment should be done to the service provider or the member<\/p><p>You will receive an email confirmation when your claim is received and indexed.<\/p><h3>BestMed Medical Aid Contact Details\u00a0<\/h3><p>Head Office:<\/p><p>BestMed Medical Scheme, Glenfield Office Park, 361 Oberon Avenue, Faerie Glen, Pretoria<\/p><p>PO Box 2297<\/p><p>Pretoria<\/p><p>Emails: service@bestmed.co.za; claims@bestmed.co.za,<\/p><p>Phone: +27 (0)86 000 2378<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"BestMed Medical Scheme vs Discovery Health\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/bestmed-versus-discoveryhealth\/\">Compare BestMed Medical Scheme with Discovery Health<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-47c360e6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"47c360e6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_ae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-307b87f3 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"307b87f3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c43a758 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c43a758\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Can I get medical aid\u00a0 that costs less than R3000 per month?<\/h3><p>Yes, there are medical aid plan options available in South Africa that cost less than R3000 per month.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Will I be able to get a procedure in hospital with medical aid for under R3000 p.m?<\/h3><p>Yes, you can get a procedure in a hospital with a medical aid plan that costs less than R3000 per month. However, the procedure&#8217;s coverage and scope will be determined by the precise terms and circumstances of your medical aid plan. To understand the level of coverage available for hospital procedures, it is critical to evaluate your plan&#8217;s benefits, limits, and any relevant waiting periods.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Are there any age restrictions for joining a medical aid plan under R3000?<\/h3><p>No, there are no age restrictions in South Africa for joining a medical aid plan under R3000.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Can I add dependents to my medical aid plan under R3000 in South Africa?<\/h3><p>Yes, for an increased premium, most medical aid plans under R3000 allow members to add dependents such as spouses, children, and parents.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>How do I choose the right medical aid plan under R3000 for my needs?<\/h3><p>Choosing the best medical aid plan under R3000\u00a0 is dependent on your unique healthcare requirements and budget. 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