Bestmed Rhythm 1 A:
prosthetic benefits (2024)

This page has information on: Costs and Prosthetics for Bestmed Rhythm1 A We also have information for: In-hospital, Out of hospital, Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Maternity, Cancer, Mental Health, Other/Extra Benefits and Wellness and Preventative Find all the open medical aid plans here. Compare any two plans side by side, instantly. Monthly Costs: Rhythm 1 A 2024 prices Main member: Adult member: Child member: Total Cost pm: R1,432 R1,432 R590 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: Under 24 unless registered student, then under 26 Pay for all children Income band: This plan is only available to households with income in R0-R9,000pm band. View other income bands 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 ♦️View all the other benefits for this plan:♦️ Inhospital | Out of hospital | Medication | Maternity | Cancer | Mental Health | Dentistry | Optometry | Other/Extra Benefits | Wellness | Prosthetics You can also: ♦️Compare any two plans, side by side | ♦️View all the Bestmed plans, with costs and brief summary . You'll get the printable guide as well as a weekly newsletter 🙂 Prosthetics benefits (2024): (Other benefits: Costs | Inhospital | Out of hospital | Medication | Maternity | Cancer | Mental Health | Dentistry | Optometry | Other/Extra Benefits | Wellness | Prosthetics) Bestmed: Rhythm 1 A Overal Limit: Overall: R61,384 per family External: PMBs only Prosthetics required for PMB conditions are always paid paid in full by scheme, with no co-payment, if you follow the protocols. More info here Sub-limits: (per person): Functional (treating or supporting a bodily function): R32,500 Vascular: R52,500/strong> Pacemaker, dual chamber: R49,711 Spinal: R30,416 Mesh: R11,124 Gynaecology/Urology: R9,188 Lens implants: R6,387 per lens Exclusions: Endovascular and catheter-based procedures Drug eluting stents (PMBs only ) Joint replacements, unless PMB PMB joint replacements - prosthesis limits: Hip replacement and other major joints: R31,173 Knee replacement: R39,413 Minor Joints: R14,762 Note: PMBs: Prescribed Minimum Benfits. PMBs cannot have sublimits or co-payments if protocols are followed. You can read more about PMBs 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 ♦️View all the other benefits for this plan:♦️ Inhospital | Out of hospital | Medication | Maternity | Cancer | Mental Health | Dentistry | Optometry | Other/Extra Benefits | Wellness | Prosthetics You can also: ♦️Compare any two plans, side by side | ♦️View all the Bestmed plans, with costs and brief summary .

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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