Medimed Alpha:
dentistry, optometry and wellness (2024)

Monthly Costs:

Alpha 2024 prices
	Main member:	Adult member:	Child member:
Total Cost pm:	R1,680	R1,680	R660 Pay for all 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:	Pay for all children
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 (2022):

Medimed: Alpha
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Standard Dentistry:	R5,000 per person and R10,000 per family 60% scheme rate Shared with standard and specialised dentistry
Specialised Dentistry:	R5,000 per person and R10,000 per family 60% scheme rate Shared with standard and specialised dentistry
In-Hospital Dentistry:	Impacted wisdom teeth and treatment for children under 12yrs: R12,000 per family 75% / 60% scheme rate	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 (2022):

Medimed: Alpha
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Optometry:	One eye test per person per year
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 (2022):

Medimed: Alpha
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Flu vaccination:	Covered From overall R1,400 per person and R2,800 per family preventative benefit
Pneumonia vaccines:	No benefit
Biometric Screening:	Covered From overall R1,400 per person and R2,800 per family preventative benefit
Child Immunisation:	No benefit
Pap Smear:	Covered From overall R1,400 per person and R2,800 per family preventative benefit
Mammogram:	Covered From overall R1,400 per person and R2,800 per family preventative benefit
PAS Test:	Covered From overall R1,400 per person and R2,800 per family preventative benefit
HIV Test:	Covered From overall R1,400 per person and R2,800 per family preventative benefit
Other:	.
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Other benefits for 2022:

Alpha
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Other:	(Benefit will be updated shortly)
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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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Medimed Alpha:
dentistry, optometry and wellness (2024)

Monthly Costs:

Dentistry benefits (2022):

Optometry benefits (2022):

Wellness/Preventative benefits (2022):

Other benefits for 2022:

All the medical aid jargon explained (2024)

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Medimed Alpha: dentistry, optometry and wellness (2024)

Monthly Costs:

Dentistry benefits (2022):

Optometry benefits (2022):

Wellness/Preventative benefits (2022):

Other benefits for 2022:

Also see these:

Medimed Alpha:
dentistry, optometry and wellness (2024)