Momentum Extender State (for chronic):
cancer, maternity and mental health (2024)

This page has information on: Costs, Maternity, Oncology, Mental Health for Momentum Extender (State provider for chronic)

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Monthly Costs:

Extender (State provider for chronic) 2024 prices
	Main member:	Adult member:	Child member:
Total Cost pm:	R7,485	R6,144	R2,197 Only pay for 3 children
Savings:	R22,452	R18,432	R6,588
Self Payment Gap: (What you need to pay out of pocket before you can access the "Above Threshold" benefit)	R7,948	R7,968	R2,112
"Above Threshold" benefit (ATB): Additional cover the scheme makes available to you, once you've paid* the self payment gap.*	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Children Rates:	Under 21yrs Only pay for 3 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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Cancer/ Oncology benefits for 2024:

Momentum: Extender (State provider for chronic)
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Overall coverage (in and out of hospital):	R500,000 per person, then a 20% co-payment	Treatment required for PMB conditions is always paid by scheme, with no co-payment, if you follow the protocols. Most cancers are PMBs! More info here Most schemes require use of specific providers (DSPs) for oncology treatment.
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Maternity benefits for 2024:

Momentum: Extender (State provider for chronic)
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Hospital stay:	Contracted Specialists: Covered in full, otherwise 200% scheme rate	Usually covered for 2 nights* for natural birth, and 3 nights for C-sections. All newborns receive immediate full medical aid cover at birth, even if parents are on a waiting period.*
Consultations:	Paid by scheme Consults: 12 consults Lactation consult: 1 consult 1 consult from nurse home visit, day after return from hospital 1 consult from nurse home visit, 2 weeks after above visit Ante-natal classes: R410
Scans:	2 x 2D scans
Note:	If you are pregnant and don't have medical aid, your pregnancy will most likely be excluded for new cover, but your baby will be covered from birth. Read more about pregnancy cover if you don’t have medical aid.
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Mental Health benefits for 2024:

Momentum: Extender (State provider for chronic)
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
In-hospital:	PMBs: Covered in full at DSP, up to 21 days admission, from below limit first Alcoholism/Drug Addiction: 21 days admission, from below limit first Otherwise, R46,000 per person
Out-of-hospital:	PMBs: 10+ consults, paid by scheme Otherwise, paid from day-to-day benefit, up to R21,400 per family
Trauma:	Covers certain day-to-day claims that form part of the recovery following specific traumatic events, such as near drowning, poisoning, severe allergic reaction and external and internal head injuries. PMB conditions are covered for in and out of hospital treatment. For a full list see here. Example of PMB condition: Acute stress disorder accompanied by recent significant trauma, including physical or sexual abuse. Treatment includes hospital admission for psychotherapy / counselling up to 3 days, or up to 12 outpatient psychotherapy / counselling contacts
Note:	PMBs: Prescribed Minimum Benefits. Here is a list of PMB conditions: Mental Illness. 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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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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Maternity benefits for 2024:

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Maternity benefits for 2024:

Mental Health benefits for 2024:

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Momentum Extender State (for chronic):
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