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Discovery Keycare Core B:
dentistry, optometry and wellness (2024)

This page has information on: Costs, Dentistry , Optometry Wellness and Preventative and Other benefits for Discovery KeyCare Core B

We also have information on: In-hospital, Out of Hospital, Medicine, Maternity, Cancer, Mental Health and Prosthetics benefits.

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Monthly Costs:

KeyCare Core B 2024 prices
Main member: Adult member: Child member:
Total Cost pm:
  • R1,604
  • R1,604
  • R398
  • Only pay for 3 children
Savings (per year):
  • No savings account option on this plan
  • The scheme might still cover some or all day-to-day claims. See below, and see benefits.
Children Rates:
  • Under 21 yrs old
  • Only pay for 3 children
Income band:
Note:
  • Exclusions: Note that all schemes have extensive exclusions. We've tried to list the major ones, but you must consult with your scheme to get the full list.
  • All treatments and procedures are subject to authorisation and protocols
  • All benefits are listed as an indication only. Please verify with your broker and scheme
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Dentistry benefits (2024):

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Discovery: KeyCare Core B
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Standard Dentistry:
  • Consults, fillings and tooth removals at dentist in network
Specialised Dentistry:
  • Orthognathic surgery, dental appliances and their placements: No benefit
In-Hospital Dentistry:
  • PMBs only
PMBs are always covered by the scheme, and cannot have sublimits or co-payments imposed. These include fracture of face bones, orbit and/or jaw. You can see a full list of maxillo facial PMB benefits here.
Orthodontics:
  • No benefit
Note:
  • PMBs: Prescribed Minimum Benfits. To read more about PMBs click here
  • DSPs: Designated Service Provders. Where stipulated, you must use specific specific providers to get full benefit.
  • Co-payment: Paid out of pocket, or out of savings account. Sometimes this is refundable to you if you have a gap product
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Optometry benefits (2024):

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Discovery: KeyCare Core B
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Optometry:
  • One eye test and one pair of glasses, every 24 months
  • Can swop glasses for contact lenses
Note:
  • This section does not apply to opthamology benefits, which fall under "in-hospital" benefits. Some of those are PMBs, and are paid for in full by your scheme. You can read more about PMBs here.
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Wellness/Preventative benefits (2024):

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Discovery: KeyCare Core B
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Flu vaccination:
  • Covered , for 65yrs+
Pneumonia vaccines:
  • Every five years, or once per lifetime for persons over the age of 65
Biometric Screening:
  • Covered
Child Immunisation:
  • Not covered
Pap Smear:
  • Covered , every 3 years
Mammogram:
  • Covered , every 2 years
  • If you qualify, you can get Breast MRI and once-off BRCA test for breast screening
PAS Test:
  • Covered
HIV Test:
  • Covered
Other:
  • Kids' assessment, including height, weight, head circumference and health and milestone tracking
  • Bowel cancer screening
  • Access to the WELLTH Fund. You get up to R10,000 per family for various out of hospital expenses including GP, eye, dental, hearing screenings and medical devices. Find out more .
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Other benefits for 2024:

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KeyCare Core B
International Insurance:
  • No benefit
Other:
  • Second opinion from Cleveland Clinic for life-threatening and life-changing conditions. 25% co-payment
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    Important!
  • Unless specified, assume that all benefits are paid are paid at 100% scheme rate
  • No limits or co-payments can apply to treatment of PMBs, which is always unlimited, although subject to strict protocols and scheme rules.
  • "Unlimited" benefits are still subject to authorisation, protocols and sublimits
  • Assume that all benefits need to be pre-authorised

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