Bestmed runs several plan tiers. We help parents adding a newborn dependant pick the option that fits their household and budget — without locking you into Bestmed if a different scheme is a better match.
Bestmed is one of South Africa's registered medical schemes regulated by the Council for Medical Schemes. For parents adding a newborn dependant, the key trade-off is between hospital-only network plans and richer plans with day-to-day savings or insured benefits.
The right Bestmed option depends on dependant count, chronic medication, preferred hospital network and your monthly contribution ceiling. Our quiz captures these in under a minute and surfaces Bestmed plans alongside comparable options from other schemes.
Premiums shown after the quiz are estimates. Final Bestmed contributions and benefits are confirmed by the scheme after underwriting.
Tailored to parents of newborns: Plans matched to parents adding a newborn dependant, not generic family bundles.
Bestmed vs alternatives: If another SA scheme fits you better, we'll show that side-by-side.
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Medical aid is a registered medical scheme that pays providers directly and is regulated by the Council for Medical Schemes. Medical insurance is a short-term insurance product that pays cash benefits for specified events. Medical aid generally offers broader cover for chronic and in-hospital care.
Premiums vary widely based on the scheme, plan tier, your age and the number of dependants. Hospital plans typically start from a few hundred rand a month, while comprehensive plans can be several thousand. The quote you receive will give you an estimate based on your inputs.
Yes. Medical schemes accept individual members regardless of employment status. You will typically pay the full contribution yourself rather than sharing it with an employer.
Generally, yes. Hospital plans focus on in-hospital cover and prescribed minimum benefits, which makes them more affordable. Comprehensive plans add day-to-day benefits like GP visits, dentistry and optometry.
Yes. Every medical aid quote on MedicalQuotes.co.za is completely free and there is no obligation to sign up. You only pay a contribution once you accept a plan directly with the medical scheme.
A medical aid quote is an estimate based on the scheme's current contribution tables, so it usually stays accurate until the scheme's next annual price adjustment (typically 1 January). If your age, income or number of dependants changes, request a fresh quote.
Our quiz takes under 60 seconds. You'll see suitable matches immediately after submitting, and a consultant will follow up using your preferred contact method.
Only if you give consent. We or an authorised partner will contact you about your medical aid quote using the method you select. You can opt out at any time.