Hospital plans are the most affordable way onto a registered medical scheme. You give up day-to-day benefits but keep full in-hospital cover and the chronic medication that PMBs require.
Entry-level hospital plans on a network start from approximately R1,400 / month for a single adult. Pricing scales with age and dependants.
Yes — for the 27 chronic conditions on the Chronic Disease List, dispensed through the scheme's preferred provider and formulary.
In-hospital treatment is covered as a PMB. Outpatient testing and consultations depend on the specific plan.