Bonitas Boncap A:
dentistry, optometry and wellness (2024)

Monthly Costs:

BonCap A 2024 prices
	Main member:	Adult member:	Child member:
Total Cost pm:	R1,430	R1,430	R673 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:	Child rates up to 24yrs Pay for all children
Income band:	This plan is only available to households with income in R0-R10,680pm 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
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Dentistry benefits (2024):

Bonitas: BonCap A
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Standard Dentistry:	Paid by Bonitas: 1 annual checkup, and 1 emergency consultation for pain 4 intra-oral x-rays per person 1 scale or polish treatments per person Fissure sealants for under 16yr olds Fluoride treatments for under 16yrs 4 fillings per person per year Extractions Root canals, for emergency treatment only Dentures: One set every 2 years, per person 21yrs+
Specialised Dentistry:	No benefit
In-Hospital Dentistry:	Dental and oral surgery: 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):

Bonitas: BonCap A

Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated

Optometry:

Limit:	Paid by scheme, every 24 months
Consult:	1 per person
Frames:	R260
Single lenses	100% network rate
Bifocals:	100% network rate
Multifocals	100% network rate
Contacts	R1,255
Refractive Surgery:	no benefit
Notes:	Above benefits from network provider

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.

Wellness/Preventative benefits (2024):

Bonitas: BonCap A
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Flu vaccination:	Covered
Pneumonia vaccines:	Covered , 65yrs+ every 5 yrs
Biometric Screening:	Covered
Child Immunisation:	No benefit
Pap Smear:	Covered , every 3 years for women 21yrs-65yrs
Mammogram:	1 mammogram every two years, for women 40yrs+
PAS Test:	1 test for men 45-69yrs
HIV Test:	Covered
Other:	One stool test for colon cancer, 50yrs-75yrs
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Other benefits for 2024:

BonCap A
International Insurance:	Africa benefit: 100% Bonitas rate, in and out of hospital
Other:
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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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Bonitas Boncap A:
dentistry, optometry and wellness (2024)

Monthly Costs:

Dentistry benefits (2024):

Optometry benefits (2024):

Wellness/Preventative benefits (2024):

Other benefits for 2024:

All the medical aid jargon explained (2024)

How do I make a medical aid plan change (2024)?

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Bonitas Boncap A: dentistry, optometry and wellness (2024)

Monthly Costs:

Dentistry benefits (2024):

Optometry benefits (2024):

Wellness/Preventative benefits (2024):

Other benefits for 2024:

Also see these:

Bonitas Boncap A:
dentistry, optometry and wellness (2024)