Bestmed Pace 3:
cancer, maternity and mental health (2025)

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Monthly Costs (2025)

Pace 3 2025 prices
	Main member:	Adult member:	Child member:
Total Cost pm:	R9,336	R7,515	R1,606 Only pay for 3 children
Savings:	R15,684	R12,624	R2,688
Extended Fund: Extra funds from the scheme for (mostly) out of hospital claims, over and above any savings account	Main= R22,015 Main+1= R45,497
Children Rates:	Under 24 unless registered student, then under 26 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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Bestmed: Pace 3
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Overall cancer coverage (in and out of hospital):	Biological medicine: R384,507 per person From DSP and authorisation, and extended protocols Note: Most cancers are PMBs, and treatment is paid in full by scheme. More info here Most schemes require use of specific providers (DSPs) for oncology treatment.	Treatment required for PMB conditions is always paid by scheme, with no co-payment, if you follow the protocols.
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Bestmed: Pace 3
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Hospital stay:	100% 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:	Consults: 9 consults with GP, gynaecologist or midwife Post-natal: 1 consult with GP, gynaecologist or midwife Lactation consult: 1 consult Maternity supplements: R139 per month, for 9 months
Scans:	2 x 2D ultrasound 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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Bestmed: Pace 3

Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated

	Main Member:	Adult:	Child:
Savings:	R15,684	R12,624	R2,688
Extended Fund: Extra funds from the scheme for (mostly) out of hospital claims, over and above any savings account	Main= R22,015 Main+1= R45,497

Mental Health 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

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

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