{"id":9604,"date":"2024-03-17T11:11:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-17T09:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/?page_id=9604"},"modified":"2024-03-19T11:58:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T09:58:00","slug":"best-medical-aid-schemes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/best-medical-aid-schemes\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Medical Aids in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9604\" class=\"elementor elementor-9604\" 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-14c70c8f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"14c70c8f\" 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-256cfb61 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"256cfb61\" 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-840e71c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"840e71c\" 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 - 24-04-2024 *\/\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\/06\/Best-Medical-Aid-Schemes-in-South-Africa.gif\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-19580\" 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-3aeb9316 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3aeb9316\" 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 - 24-04-2024 *\/\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\">10 Best Medical Aids in South Africa<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6354731e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6354731e\" 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 - 24-04-2024 *\/\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>10 Best Medical Aids in South Africa revealed and rated<\/strong>. (Updated 2024*)<\/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> list to the best medical aid schemes in South Africa.<\/p><p>In this in-depth guide you\u2019ll learn:<\/p><ul><li>What is a <strong>Medical Aid Scheme for 2024?<\/strong><\/li><li>How do you find <strong>affordable<\/strong> medical aid schemes in South Africa?<\/li><li>How do you <a title=\"Compare Medical Aid Schemes and Plans\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/compare\/\"><strong>compare<\/strong> medical aid schemes<\/a> in South Africa?<\/li><li>Should you have <strong>medical aid<\/strong> in South Africa?<\/li><li>How to choose the most affordable medical aid scheme for your <strong>family<\/strong>?<\/li><li>How do we compare and rate the medical aid scheme <strong>benefits<\/strong>?<\/li><\/ul><p>So if you\u2019re ready to go \u201call in\u201d with the <strong>best medical aid schemes in South Africa<\/strong>, this beginners 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-5b8e4b2d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"5b8e4b2d\" 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-8edc76 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"8edc76\" 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-657c12fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"657c12fd\" 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>Best Medical Aid Schemes (Complete List 2024)<\/h2><p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-1677\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1677\">\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 R2000?<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2695\ufe0f Plan Offered<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udcb5 Monthly Premiums<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\ud83d\udc49 Sign Up Now<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">\ud83e\udd47 Discovery Health<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2611\ufe0fYes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\ud83d\udc99KeyCare Series<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udcb0Starting From R1 102 Per Month<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/online-application\/\"><b>Apply Now<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">\ud83e\udd48Bonitas Medical Aid<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2611\ufe0fYes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\ud83d\udc99BonEssential Select Hospital Plan<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udcb0Starting From R1 998 Per Month<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/online-application\/\"><b>Apply Now<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">\ud83e\udd49 Momentum Medical Aid<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2611\ufe0fYes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\ud83d\udc99Evolve Option<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udcb0Starting From R1 687 Per Month<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/online-application\/\"><b>Apply Now<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4. Sizwe Hosmed  Medical Aid<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2611\ufe0fYes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\ud83d\udc99Essential Copper<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udcb0Starting From R1 870 Per Month<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sizwehosmed.co.za\/contact\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Apply Now<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5. Fedhealth<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2611\ufe0fYes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\ud83d\udc99myFED<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udcb0Starting From R1 590 Per Month<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/online-application\/\"><b>Apply Now<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6. Medshield Medical Aid<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2611\ufe0fYes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\ud83d\udc99Medshield Swift<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udcb0Starting From R2 037 Per Month<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/online-application\/\"><b>Apply Now<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">7. Genesis<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2611\ufe0fYes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\ud83d\udc99MED-200 Plus<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udcb0Starting From R3 000 Per Month<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/online-application\/\"><b>Apply Now<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">8. Bestmed<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2611\ufe0fYes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\ud83d\udc99BestMed Beat1 Network Hospital Plan<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udcb0Starting From R1 873 Per Month<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/online-application\/\"><b>Apply Now<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">9. KeyHealth<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2611\ufe0fYes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\ud83d\udc99Essence<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udcb0Starting From R1 990 Per Month<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/online-application\/\"><b>Apply Now<\/a><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">10. Profmed<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2611\ufe0fYes<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\ud83d\udc99ProSelect<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">\ud83d\udcb0Starting From R956 Per Month<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/online-application\/\"><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-4b03d3eb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"4b03d3eb\" 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-d656653 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"d656653\" 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-1eeb4c41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1eeb4c41\" 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>10 Best Medical Aid Schemes Summary<\/h2><div class=\"elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper\"><div class=\"elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper\"><ol class=\"elementor-toc__list-wrapper\"><li class=\"elementor-toc__list-item\"><div class=\"elementor-toc__list-item-text-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/best-medical-aid-schemes\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-3\">Discovery Health<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; Overall, Best Medical Aid Scheme 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-aid-schemes\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-9\">Bonitas Medical Aid<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; Top Managed Care Programme<\/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-aid-schemes\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-15\">Momentum Medical Aid<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; Third-Largest Medical Insurance Provider<\/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-aid-schemes\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-21\">Sizwe Hosmed Medical Aid<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; No Cap On Hospital Coverage<\/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-aid-schemes\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-27\">Fedhealth<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; Best Low-Cost Medical Coverage<\/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-aid-schemes\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-29\">Medshield Medical Aid<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; Leading Provider of Medical Insurance<\/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-aid-schemes\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-35\">Genesis<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; Best Open Medical Schemes 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-aid-schemes\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-41\">Bestmed<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; Most Comprehensive 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-aid-schemes\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-47\">KeyHealth<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; Pays 100% of In-Hospital Specialist Bills<\/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-aid-schemes\/#elementor-toc__heading-anchor-53\">Profmed<\/a> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">&#8211; Top Customer Service Medical Aid Scheme<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/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-5acd8df9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"5acd8df9\" 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-3debec4f ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"3debec4f\" 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-6b38fb4a elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b38fb4a\" 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>Overview<\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"best medical aid schemes\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/How-Can-You-Get-Medical-Aid-Gap-Cover-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"best medical aid schemes\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" \/><\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Research indicates that 9.4 million people in South Africa currently have a Medical Aid policy. Tshwane is home to the largest number of medical aid scheme participants. Why do so many people in South Africa have medical aid?<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 The reason for this is that healthcare can be quite costly, and neither public nor private hospitals are guaranteed to provide the best service.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 In the absence of medical aid, many private hospitals compel immediate payment. Private hospitals are required by law to stabilise emergency patients without medical insurance and then transfer them to a public hospital. So, if you want the best medical care in South Africa, it is a good idea to obtain a medical aid plan.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 In this article we <strong>name the best medical aids in South Africa<\/strong> after we compared &amp; reviewed them with other medical aid scheme.\u00a0 Click and <a href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/compare\/\">compare medical aids here<\/a>.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Nonetheless, the topic of who offers the finest medical aid in South Africa must be raised. Many medical plans and services increase in cost as their beneficiaries age because of the higher expected costs associated with caring for an ageing population &#8211; see the\u00a0<a title=\"best medical aids for 65 and older \/ pensioners\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/best-medical-aids-for-pensioners-and-over-65\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best medical aids for 65 and older \/ pensioners.<\/a><\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Read on for a list of the 10 best South African medical aid schemes.<\/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-11bc0deb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"11bc0deb\" 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-47c0f57c ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"47c0f57c\" 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-60cea8a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60cea8a4\" 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. Discovery Health<\/h2><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9451 size-full\" title=\"Discovery Health - medical aid scheme\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Discovery-Health.png\" alt=\"Discovery Health - medical aid scheme\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Discovery-Health.png 2560w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Discovery-Health-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Discovery-Health-1024x513.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Discovery-Health-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Discovery-Health-1536x770.png 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Discovery-Health-2048x1026.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p><h3>Overview<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 The number of people who stand to gain from Discovery is staggering. Discovery currently assists over 2.5 million beneficiaries with their healthcare expenses. You may be curious about the popularity of <a title=\"Discovery Medical Aid - Compare Plans And Prices\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/best-medical-aid-schemes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discovery Health Plans in South Africa<\/a>. Here\u2019s what makes Discovery Health so popular:<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Across seven different scheme categories, Discovery provides twenty-seven distinct medical insurance plan options.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Vitality Points are provided, which may be used for savings on things like gym memberships, movie tickets, and more. Advantages like discovery miles, which can be used for airline tickets, are also available.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Hospitalization costs are fully covered by all <a title=\"Discovery Health Medical Aid\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/discovery-health\/\">Discovery Medical Aid plans<\/a>.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Most medical aid plans let you visit any private hospital you like.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f You can also take advantage of the program&#8217;s screening and prevention services, which can help you identify potentially life-threatening conditions.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Once your emergency funds are gone, you can still rely on Discovery for day-to-day support.<\/p><h3>How Much Are Discovery Medical Aid Monthly Premiums?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 Monthly premiums start from R1 102 per member for the <a title=\"Discovery Health KeyCare Series Medical Aid Plans\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/discovery-health\/keycare-series\/\">KeyCare Series with medical cover for both in-hospital and out-of-hospital treatment<\/a> 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.<\/p><h3>What Is the Waiting Period for Discovery Medical Aid\u2019s Benefits?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 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>\ud83d\udc49 You can submit a claim fast and easy in the following ways:<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Scan and upload your claims on the website.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Scan and email your claims to claims@discovery.co.za.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f 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>\u27a1\ufe0f 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-351bab81 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"351bab81\" 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-627adc1f ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"627adc1f\" 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-3e9731ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e9731ee\" 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 style=\"text-align: center;\">2. Bonitas Medical Aid\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9613 size-full\" title=\"Bonitas Medical Aid\u00a0\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Bonitas-Medical-Aid.png\" alt=\"Bonitas Medical Aid\u00a0\" width=\"2860\" height=\"1310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Bonitas-Medical-Aid.png 2560w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Bonitas-Medical-Aid-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Bonitas-Medical-Aid-1024x469.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Bonitas-Medical-Aid-768x352.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Bonitas-Medical-Aid-1536x704.png 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Bonitas-Medical-Aid-2048x938.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2860px) 100vw, 2860px\" \/><\/h2><h3>Overview<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 After Discovery, Bonitas Medical Support Services holds 8.3% of the South African market. About 731,500 people will benefit from Bonitas. This is why many people in South Africa sign up for medical policies through Bonitas:<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f <a title=\"Bonitas Medical Aid - Compare Plans And Prices\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/best-medical-aid-schemes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonitas<\/a> provides a managed care programme to aid with the treatment of long-term conditions like HIV\/AIDS, cancer, and mental illness.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f The scheme includes 13 plans among 9 distinct schemes.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Free medication delivery is included, and they provide full coverage for between twenty-seven and sixty various chronic diseases.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Medical coverage is provided at no cost if you have four or more children. It means the first three kids are on the house.<\/p><h3>How Much Are Bonitas Medical Aid Monthly Premiums?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 Bonitas monthly contributions start at R2 287 for a Principal Member, R1 690 for a spouse\/adult dependant and R739 per child (max 3) on the <strong>BonEssential Hospital Plan<\/strong> and go up to R9 853 for a main member, R9 292 for additional adult, and R2 006 for a child for the <a title=\"Bonitas BonComprehensive Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/bonitas\/boncomprehensive\/\">BonComprehensive plan<\/a> that offers abundant savings, an above threshold benefit and extensive hospital cover.<\/p><h3>What Is the Waiting Period for Bonitas Medical Aid Benefits?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 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\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 You can send in your claim in the following ways:<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Email your claims to claims@bonitas.co.za.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Post your claims to Bonitas Claims Department, PO Box 74, Vereeniging, 1930.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Submit your claims in person at one of the walk-in centres.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Follow these simple steps to get your claims paid quickly:<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Ensure your banking details are correct for refunds by electronic transfer (EFT) into your bank account<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f 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><p style=\"text-align: center;\">You might like: <a title=\"Best medical aids covering breast reduction\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/medical-aids-covering-breast-reduction\/\">Best medical aids covering breast reduction<\/a><\/p><h3>Bonitas Contact Details\u00a0<\/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>\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-6c4cc7f5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"6c4cc7f5\" 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-1a164c39 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"1a164c39\" 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-34f80395 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34f80395\" 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. Momentum Medical Aid<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9618 size-full\" title=\"Momentum Medical Aid\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Momentum-Medical-Aid.png\" alt=\"Momentum Medical Aid\" width=\"2820\" height=\"1328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Momentum-Medical-Aid.png 2560w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Momentum-Medical-Aid-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Momentum-Medical-Aid-1024x482.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Momentum-Medical-Aid-768x362.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Momentum-Medical-Aid-1536x723.png 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Momentum-Medical-Aid-2048x964.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2820px) 100vw, 2820px\" \/><\/p><h3>Overview<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 There are a lot of satisfied South Africans thanks to <a title=\"Momentum Medical Aid - Compare Plans And Prices\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/momentum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Momentum Health<\/a>. With 284,400 members, Momentum Health is the third-largest medical insurance provider in South Africa. The options available in Momentum are many. There are numerous options, including public, private, and network hospitals.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f There are 33 plans available in 6 different scheme types to choose from.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f When it comes to hospital stays, there are no yearly caps.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f <a title=\"Momentum Multiply Rewards\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/momentum\/multiply-rewards\/\">Momentum&#8217;s rewards programme<\/a> includes medical scheme benefits.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f These range from 26 to 62 different chronic conditions.<\/p><h3>How Much Are Momentum Health Monthly Premiums?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 Momentum monthly premiums start at R1 687 for the main member on the Evolve Option and go up to R13 573 for the main member on the Summit Option.<\/p><h3>What Is the Waiting Period for Momentum Health\u2019s Benefits?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 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>\ud83d\udc49 You can submit a claim in several ways:<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Use the Momentum App<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Use the web chat facility in the bottom left corner.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Send an email to claims@momentumhealth.co.za or send normal mail to PO Box 2338, Durban, 4000<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 To make sure your claim is processed quickly and accurately, including the following information:<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Membership number.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Principal member\u2019s surname, initials, and first name.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Patient\u2019s surname, initials, and first name.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Date of treatment.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Amount charged.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f <a title=\"ICD-10 - A Beginner\u2019s Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aids\/icd-10-beginners-guide\/\">ICD\u201310 code (code to indicate what condition you\u2019ve been diagnosed with)<\/a>, tariff code (product-specific code for procedures and claims), and NAPPI code (unique identifier for a given ethical, surgical, or consumable product).<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Service provider\u2019s name and practice number.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f 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>\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-41964a58 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"41964a58\" 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-47b9f4c9 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"47b9f4c9\" 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-1a511410 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a511410\" 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. Sizwe Hosmed Medical Aid<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34608 size-full\" title=\"Medihelp Medical Aid\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sizwe-Hosmed.png\" alt=\"Sizwe Hosmed\" width=\"1329\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sizwe-Hosmed.png 1329w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sizwe-Hosmed-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sizwe-Hosmed-1024x657.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sizwe-Hosmed-768x493.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1329px) 100vw, 1329px\" \/><\/p><h3>Overview<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 More than 70,000 people are currently enrolled in Sizwe Hosmed. This health insurance scheme is excellent since it provides comprehensive protection. The customer service is fantastic, and their website is simple to navigate.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Sizwe Hosmed is the 8th largest medical scheme in the South Africa and growing quickly.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Sizwe Hosmed provide access to effective and integrated managed care.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f The Sizwe Hosmed scheme has the following plans to choose from:\u00a0<\/p><ul><li class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__item\">\u2705\u00a0<a class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__link\" title=\"Sizewe Hosmed Value Core Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/sizwe-hosmed\/value-core\/\">Sizwe Hosmed Value Core<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__item\">\u2705\u00a0<a class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__link\" title=\"Sizwe Hosmed Titanium Executive Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/sizwe-hosmed\/titanium-executive\/\">Sizwe Hosmed Titanium Executive<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__item\">\u2705\u00a0<a class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__link\" title=\"Sizwe Hosmed Silver Hospital Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/sizwe-hosmed\/silver-hospital\/\">Sizwe Hosmed Silver Hospital<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__item\">\u2705\u00a0<a class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__link\" title=\"Sizwe Hosmed Plus Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/sizwe-hosmed\/plus\/\">Sizwe Hosmed Plus<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__item\">\u2705\u00a0<a class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__link\" title=\"Sizwe Hosmed Platinum Enhanced Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/sizwe-hosmed\/platinum-enhanced\/\">Sizwe Hosmed Platinum Enhanced<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__item\">\u2705\u00a0<a class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__link\" title=\"Sizwe Hosmed Platinum Enhanced EDO Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/sizwe-hosmed\/platinum-enhanced-edo\/\">Sizwe Hosmed Platinum Enhanced EDO<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__item\">\u2705\u00a0<a class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__link\" title=\"Sizwe Hosmed Gold Ascend Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/sizwe-hosmed\/gold-ascend\/\">Sizwe Hosmed Gold Ascend<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__item\">\u2705\u00a0<a class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__link\" title=\"Sizwe Hosmed Gold Ascend EDO Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/sizwe-hosmed\/gold-ascend-edo\/\">Sizwe Hosmed Gold Ascend EDO<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__item\">\u2705\u00a0<a class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__link\" title=\"Sizwe Hosmed Value Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/sizwe-hosmed\/value\/\">Sizwe Hosmed Value<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__item\">\u2705\u00a0<a class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__link\" title=\"Sizwe Hosmed Essential Copper Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/sizwe-hosmed\/essential-copper\/\">Sizwe Hosmed Essential Copper<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__item\">\u2705\u00a0<a class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__link\" title=\"Sizewe Hosmed Access Saver 25 Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/sizwe-hosmed\/access-saver-25\/\">Sizwe Hosmed Access Saver 25<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__item\">\u2705\u00a0<a class=\"rank-math-html-sitemap__link\" title=\"Sizewe Hosmed Access Saver 15 Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/sizwe-hosmed\/access-saver-15\/\">Sizwe Hosmed Acces Core<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p>\u27a1\ufe0f A pregnancy benefit is available.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f They provide comprehensive protection against over 270 PMBs and 26 other chronic diseases.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f There is no cap on hospital coverage.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f They provide infinite protection for accidents and medical emergencies.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f There is also a Sizwe Hosmed Programmes.<\/p><h3>How Much Are Sizwe Hosmed Medical Scheme\u2019s Monthly Premiums?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 Sizwe Hosmed monthly premiums range from R1,870.00 pm for the Essential Copper plan, R2,140.00 pm for the Silver Hospital Plan, R3,092.00 pm for the Access Saver 25\u00a0 Savings plan, and R8,415 pm for the Titanium Execuitvie Comprehensive Plan.<\/p><h3>What Is the Waiting Period for Sizwe Hosmed Benefits?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 Depending on the medical aid scheme you join, the average waiting period for Sizwe Hosmed benefits is three months. Pre-existing conditions have a 12-month waiting period.<\/p><h3>How to Claim Benefits from Sizwe Hosmed Medical Scheme<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 Members can submit claims using one of the following:<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Doctors and healthcare practitioners usually submit claims for their services directly to Sizwe Hosmed on your behalf, but some healthcare practitioners require you to pay their accounts first and then claim a refund from Sizwe Hosmed.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 To ensure that your claim is valid according to the Medical Schemes Act and Sizwe Hosmed\u2019s Rules, please ensure that the following details appear on the printed account:<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Your membership number and correct dependant code (e.g., \u201c01\u201d for the principal member)<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f The member\u2019s name and surname<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f The name, surname and date of birth of the patient<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Sizwe Hosmed Medical Scheme \u2013 not \u201cPrivate\u201d (this has tax implications)<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f The healthcare practitioner\u2019s name and practice number<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Your proof of payment (attached)<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f The amount you have paid<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f The amount charged per item<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f The relevant codes such as ICD-10, NAPPI and item codes<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f The date on which the service\/procedure was rendered\/performed<\/p><h3>Sizwe Hosmed Medical Scheme Contact Details\u00a0<\/h3><p>enquiries@sizwe-hosmed.co.za<\/p><p><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">0860 100 87<\/span><span class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\">1<\/span><\/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-2fb73476 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"2fb73476\" 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-49ff880d ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"49ff880d\" 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-33f62d65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33f62d65\" 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. Fedhealth<\/h2><h3>Overview<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 It&#8217;s hard to believe that <a title=\"Fedhealth Medical Aid - Compare Plans And Prices\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/fedhealth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fedhealth<\/a> has been operating since 1936. Fedhealth members can choose from several different types of low-cost medical coverage.<\/p><ul><li>Provide complete hospitalisation coverage<\/li><li>In addition, they can visit a doctor or hospital that is part of their network.<\/li><li>They address 25 long-term health issues.<\/li><li>Optional extras include things like coverage for specialised drugs and &#8220;day-to-day&#8221; expenses.<\/li><\/ul>\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-46d3c733 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"46d3c733\" 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-fa9fa2f ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"fa9fa2f\" 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-1ae58f0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ae58f0e\" 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>6. Medshield Medical Aid<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9631 size-full\" title=\"Medshield Medical Aid\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Medshield-Medical-Aid.png\" alt=\"Medshield Medical Aid\" width=\"2832\" height=\"1106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Medshield-Medical-Aid.png 2560w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Medshield-Medical-Aid-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Medshield-Medical-Aid-1024x400.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Medshield-Medical-Aid-768x300.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Medshield-Medical-Aid-1536x600.png 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Medshield-Medical-Aid-2048x800.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2832px) 100vw, 2832px\" \/><\/p><h3>Overview<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 <a title=\"Medshield Medical Aid\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/medshield\/\">Medshield and Oxygen Medical Assistance<\/a> have joined forces. Over 110 000 people are a part of this scheme. Since its founding in 1968, Medshield has grown to become a leading provider of medical insurance in South Africa. Medshield has an AA- credit rating in the industry.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Anyone living with HIV\/AIDS can take advantage of a no-cost programme.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f They also provide a special oncology programme for those with cancer.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f In the event of an emergency, members get free access to their services.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Their costs are low, and they provide a healthcare package available for everyone.<\/p><h3>How Much Are Medshield Medical Aid Monthly Premiums?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 Medshield medical aid premiums range from R1,584 per month to R7,587 per month, comprising some of the most affordably priced ranges available.<\/p><h3>What Is the Waiting Period for Medshield\u2019s Medical Aid\u2019s Benefits?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 Medshield Medical Scheme&#8217;s general waiting period is 3 consecutive months and the condition-specific waiting period is 12 consecutive months.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 \u00a0New Members may be subject to <a title=\"Medshield Late Joiner Fee\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/medshield\/late-joiner-fee-medshield\/\">late-joiner penalties<\/a> or a waiting period for pre-existing conditions.<\/p><h3>How to Claim for Medshield Medical Aid Benefits\u00a0<\/h3><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Complete the claims form<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f The completed form, together with any relevant documentation, must be e-mailed to creditcontrol@medshield.co.za.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Please note: Dependant ID numbers are only required if you are an active member of the Scheme. No need to complete the dependant section if you are a terminated member.<\/p><h3>Medshield Medical Aid Contact Details\u00a0<\/h3><p>Contact number: 086 000 2120 or (+27) 10 597 4701 for members outside the borders of South Africa.<\/p><p>Facsimile: +27 10 597 4706<\/p><p>Email member@medshield.co.za<\/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-2fda17bf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"2fda17bf\" 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-ded9ef0 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"ded9ef0\" 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-6fb93ca5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6fb93ca5\" 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>7. Genesis<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9637 size-full\" title=\"Genesis\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Genesis.png\" alt=\"Genesis\" width=\"2832\" height=\"1540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Genesis.png 2560w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Genesis-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Genesis-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Genesis-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Genesis-1536x835.png 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Genesis-2048x1114.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2832px) 100vw, 2832px\" \/><\/p><h3>Overview<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 <a title=\"Genesis Medical Aid - View Plans &amp; Prices\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/genesis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Genesis<\/a> is one of the best open medical schemes in South Africa according to the Hellopeter.com index, which ranks medical insurance providers based on factors such as member satisfaction, financial strength, membership growth, average beneficiary age, and quality of service.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 According to the most current GTC Healthcare Consulting Medical Assistance Survey, it is one of the most cost-effective healthcare plans available in South Africa.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Your premiums will include an allocation to cover any uninsured medical expenses you incur.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 These payments are made to your account every three months (any balance in that account is added).<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f All hospital charges, including room, board, surgery, physical therapy, and laboratory fees, at 200% of medical aid rates.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Private hospital ICUs and outpatient clinics that provide round-the-clock treatment are examples.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Conditions requiring a transplant organ, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy are covered<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Your own fund to cover non-medical medical expenses.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Help in an Instant<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Cover for persistent diseases<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f There are no yearly quotas.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Minimal out-of-pocket costs.<\/p><h3>How Much Are Genesis Medical Aid Monthly Premiums?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 Genesis Medical Aid premiums are highly competitive and range from R1,530 R3,000<\/p><h3>What Is the Waiting Period for Genesis Medical Aid\u2019s Benefits?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 Genesis 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 Genesis Medical Aid Benefits\u00a0<\/h3><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Genesis will accept signed claims by the principal member via e-mail, fax, post or by hand.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Where a member has paid an account, please attach the receipt to the claim.\u00a0 Claims can be scanned and e-mailed to\u00a0claims@genesismedical.co.za\u00a0or faxed to\u00a0021 447 4707.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Alternatively, a PDF document(s) or a good quality photo (image) of the claim, clearly indicating your membership details, may also be emailed to\u00a0the Scheme directly from your Smartphone App.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Always ensure that you insert your membership number in the \u201cSubject Line\u201d of claims that are sent via email.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Monthly statements will be sent to each member that has claimed in that month. Alternatively, members can log in to the secured Member section on the website or mobile app to view the status of their claims.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Genesis encourages members to check that the services were in fact rendered to them or their dependents.<\/p><h3>Genesis Medical Aid Contact Details\u00a0<\/h3><p>Email: genesis@genesismedical.co.za<\/p><p>Existing Members\u00a0\u2013\u00a00860 10 20 10\u00a0<\/p><p>New Members\u00a0\u2013\u00a00861 56 46 66<\/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-10b64c7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"10b64c7\" 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-473495c ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"473495c\" 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-f60ab94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f60ab94\" 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>8. Bestmed<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9644 size-full\" title=\"Bestmed\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Genesis-1.png\" alt=\"Bestmed\" width=\"2832\" height=\"1540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Genesis-1.png 2560w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Genesis-1-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Genesis-1-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Genesis-1-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Genesis-1-1536x835.png 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Genesis-1-2048x1114.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2832px) 100vw, 2832px\" \/><\/p><h3>Overview<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 After the exclusive LA-Health Medical Plan, Bestmed is one of the largest open medical schemes in South Africa. The estimated total of Bestmed&#8217;s members and their dependents is 96,489.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Provides 13 plans Across 3 scheme categories.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Self-administered, which means that most of your payments go towards benefits and less towards administration;<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f No self-payment gaps;<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Fewer co-payments;<\/p><h3>How Much Are BestMed Medical Aid Monthly Premiums?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 At the time of writing, monthly premiums for the <a title=\"Bestmed Beat 1 Network Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/bestmed\/beat-1-network\/\">cheapest BestMed Beat1 Network Hospital Plan<\/a> started at R1 873 for a member, with an additional R1 456 for an adult dependant and R789 for a child dependant, to a maximum of 3 child dependants. Additional children join at no additional cost.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 The most expensive plan at the time was the <a title=\"Bestmed Pace 4 Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/bestmed\/pace-4\/\">Pace4 Comprehensive Plan<\/a>, with monthly contributions of R10,343 per member and R10,343 per adult dependant. For a child dependant the extra contribution was R2,423 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>\ud83d\udc49 There can be a general waiting period of three months or a specific waiting period of 12 months for a certain condition.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 <a title=\"Bestmed Medical Aid Scheme\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/bestmed\/\">BestMed Medical Scheme<\/a> 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>\ud83d\udc49 If your healthcare provider does not submit claims to BestMed, one must submit the original claim directly to the fund administrators.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 You can claim by means of the BestMed App, or by scanning and emailing your claim to them.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 Details that should appear on all claim documents include:<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Member\u2019s name and contact details<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f BestMed membership number<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Patient\u2019s details<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Service provider\u2019s name, contact details and practice number<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Details of treatment, including applicable tariff and ICD-10 codes<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Whether payment should be done to the service provider or the member<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49 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>\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-4a0c137 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"4a0c137\" 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-c1ecca0 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"c1ecca0\" 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-1e046b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e046b2\" 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>9. KeyHealth<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9649 size-full\" title=\"KeyHealth\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/KeyHealth.png\" alt=\"KeyHealth\" width=\"2830\" height=\"1492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/KeyHealth.png 2560w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/KeyHealth-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/KeyHealth-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/KeyHealth-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/KeyHealth-1536x810.png 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/KeyHealth-2048x1080.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2830px) 100vw, 2830px\" \/><\/p><h3>Overview<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 <a title=\"KeyHealth Medical Aid - Compare Plans and Prices\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/keyhealth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KeyHealth<\/a> insures around 69,000 people and provides them with a selection of 6 different plans. The most popular plan is <a title=\"KeyHealth Gold Medical Aid Plan\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/keyhealth\/gold\/\">Gold<\/a>, with premiums starting at<strong> R7,036 for a single member<\/strong> and going up subject to dependants. The Health Booster is an optional expansion that provides coverage for preventative care and a maternity programme across the board.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Offers unlimited hospital cover through a network of hospitals, with in-hospital specialist bills paid at 100%. Day to day claims are paid from a risk benefit.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Preventative care and maternity benefits are payable from the Health Booster.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Day to day claims are paid from a defined benefit pool with a separate benefit for dental claims.\u00a0<\/p><h3>How Much Are KeyHealth Medical Aid Monthly Premiums?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 The Entry level plan is ESSENCE, with premiums starting at R1,990 for a single member and R1,595 for Adult Dependant and R717 for Child Dependant. The Health Booster is an optional expansion that provides coverage for preventative care and a maternity programme across the board.<\/p><h3>What Is the Waiting Period for KeyHealth\u2019s Medical Aid\u2019s Benefits?<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 There can b e a general waiting period of three months or a specific waiting period of 12 months for a certain condition.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udc49KeyHealth is a trustworthy and comprehensive medical aid provider. New Members 35 years or older may be <a title=\"KeyHealth Late Joiner Fee\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/keyhealth\/late-joiner-fee-keyhealth\/\">subject to late-joiner penalties on KeyHealth Medical Aid Plans<\/a><\/p><h3>How to Claim for Benefits from KeyHealth Medical Aid\u00a0<\/h3><p>\u27a1\ufe0f If Members pay cash for services covered by their benefits, they can claim back directly from the Scheme<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f When paying cash, please remember to request a detailed account and a receipt as proof of payment<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Clearly mark the account submitted as \u2018Refund Member\u2019<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Before submitting these claims, ensure that all accounts show the following details:<br \/>Member information<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f The Principal Member\u2019s initials and surname as it appears on the latest membership card<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f The membership numbers<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f The name of the Scheme and the benefit option<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f The patient\u2019s first name(s) and surname, and dependant code as indicated on the latest membership card<\/p><h3>KeyHealth Medical Aid Contact Details\u00a0<\/h3><p>Walk-in Offices:<\/p><p>Centurion<\/p><p>PPS Centurion Square,<br \/>Cnr Gordon Hood &amp; Heuwel Roads,<br \/>Centurion<\/p><p>Email:\u00a0info@keyhealthmedical.co.za<br \/>Tel:\u00a00860 671 050<\/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-d959b47 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"d959b47\" 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-74efe83 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"74efe83\" 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-bef90c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bef90c2\" 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>10. Profmed<\/h2><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9655 size-full\" title=\"Profmed\" src=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Profmed.png\" alt=\"Profmed\" width=\"2848\" height=\"1560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Profmed.png 2560w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Profmed-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Profmed-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Profmed-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Profmed-1536x841.png 1536w, https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Profmed-2048x1122.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2848px) 100vw, 2848px\" \/><\/p><h3>Overview<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 <a title=\"Profmed Medical Aid - Compare Plans and Prices\" href=\"https:\/\/medicalaid.com\/medical-aid\/profmed\/\">Profmed<\/a> is a South African medical system restricted to post-secondary educated professionals. There are 10 different plans to choose from, and together they cover almost 70,000 people. A single member&#8217;s premium might be anything from R956 to R10,695. You can go to any hospital you like, or you can opt for a cheaper plan that requires you to go to hospitals inside a network.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f ProPinnacle is suited for individuals requiring extensive medical cover. It offers unlimited hospital cover at a hospital of choice, or if selecting the Savvy option, through a hospital network, with in-hospital specialist bills paid at 300%.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Day to day claims are paid from a defined annual benefit limit. Separate benefit for dentistry and maternity.<\/p><h3>How Much Are ProfMed Medical Aid Monthly Premiums?\u00a0<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 A single member&#8217;s premium might be anything from R690 to R8,178.<\/p><h3>What Is the Waiting Period for ProfMed\u2019s Medical Aid\u2019s Benefits?<\/h3><p>\ud83d\udc49 There can be a general waiting period of three months or a specific waiting period of 12 months for a certain condition.<\/p><h3>How to Claim for Benefits from ProfMed Medical Aid\u00a0<\/h3><p>\u27a1\ufe0f When submitting a claim already paid for by you, please remember to submit a valid invoice and receipt or clearly mark the invoice \u201cPAID. PLEASE REIMBURSE MEMBER.\u201d If you submit a receipt without the valid invoice, your claim will not be processed.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Claims not submitted within 4 months from the date of service are considered stale and cannot be paid.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f In most cases, claims are submitted electronically by your healthcare provider. In this instance, please check your Claims Advice to ensure that only services that have been rendered to you are being claimed for. If there are discrepancies, please contact the service provider or Profmed Client Services.<\/p><p>\u27a1\ufe0f Once Profmed have received your claim, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email from them as well as a Claims Advice once the claim is processed. If you do not receive both or either of these, please query receipt of the claim by calling Client Services on\u00a00860 679 200.<\/p><h3>Profmed Medical Aid Contact Details\u00a0<\/h3><p>Address:\u00a015 Eton Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193<\/p><p>Telephone: 0860 679 200<\/p><p>Email: info@profmed.co.za<\/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-32445c4b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"32445c4b\" 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-59074406 ae-bg-gallery-type-default\" data-id=\"59074406\" 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-305dbe77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"305dbe77\" 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>What is the best medical aid scheme in South Africa?<\/h3><p>When it comes to health insurance in South Africa, most people choose Discovery Health Medical Scheme. When you sign up for Discovery Health Medical Scheme, you can rest assured that your care will be handled professionally and competently at every turn. There are 25 different health plans available to choose from, so you can find one that works for your budget and health situation.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Which medical aid scheme in South Africa is the best value for money?<\/h3><p>Bestmed dominates the market here. It is 3.3 percentage points better than Medihelp and 6 percentage points better than the industry standard. Bestmed is shaking up the industry because of its strong solvency ratio, inexpensive co-payments, and minimal administrative costs.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>Which is the biggest medical aid in South Africa?<\/h3><p>With over 1.3 million members and 2.7 million beneficiaries, Discovery is by far the largest medical aid provider in South Africa.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h3>How much should I spend on medical aid coverage?<\/h3><p>The rule of thumb is that these\u00a0should not exceed 10% of your monthly income at an individual or household level.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"w-[30px] flex flex-col relative items-end\"><h3 class=\"text-xs flex items-center justify-center gap-1 invisible absolute left-0 top-2 -ml-4 -translate-x-full group-hover:visible !invisible\">What is a network provider and how does it affect my medical aid scheme coverage in South Africa?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\"><div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\"><p>A network provider is a healthcare provider or facility that has a contractual agreement with a particular medical aid scheme to provide medical services to its members at a discounted rate. These providers may include doctors, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals.<\/p><p>If you are a member of a medical aid scheme that has a network of providers, you may be required to use these providers in order to receive full coverage for your medical expenses. This means that if you choose to use a healthcare provider or facility outside of the network, you may be required to pay a portion of the costs out of your own pocket.<\/p><p>The use of network providers can help to control healthcare costs for both the medical aid scheme and its members. By negotiating discounted rates with healthcare providers, medical aid schemes are able to provide their members with more affordable healthcare options. 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