Compcare Symmetry:
cancer, maternity and mental health (2024)

This page has information on: Costs, Maternity, Oncology, Mental Health for Compcare Symmetry

We also have information on: In-hospital, Out of hospital, Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Other/Extra Benefits, Wellness and Preventative and Prosthetics

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Monthly Costs:

Symmetry 2024 prices
Main member: Adult member: Child member:
Total Cost pm:
  • R6,071
  • R4,733
  • R1,713
  • Only pay for 3 children
Savings:
  • R7,284
  • R5,676
  • R2,052
Extended Fund:
Extra funds from the scheme for (mostly) out of hospital claims, over and above any savings account
  • R5,388
  • R4,140
  • R1,440
Children Rates:
  • Under 21 yrs, unless student or financially dependent. Then, under 27yrs.
  • 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 2022:

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Compcare: Symmetry
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Overall coverage (in and out of hospital):
  • Chemotherapy and radiotherapy: Unlimited
  • Biological medication: R160,000 per family with a 25% co-payment unless PMB
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Maternity benefits for 2022:

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Compcare: Symmetry
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Hospital stay:
  • 100% scheme rate
Consultations:
    Compcare pays for:
  • 12 antenatal consults
Scans:
    Compcare pays for:
  • 2 x 2D scans
  • 1 amniocentesis
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Mental Health benefits for 2022:

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Compcare: Symmetry
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
In-hospital:
  • PMBs: Covered in full at DSP, up to 21 days admission
  • Alcoholism/Drug Addiction: 21 days admission
  • Psychologists for non-psychiatric admissions: R3,100 per family
Out-of-hospital:
  • PMBs: 10+ consults, paid by scheme
  • Psychiatrist: R 2,100 per family, from day-to-day benefit
  • Psychologist: R 7,000 per family, from day-to-day benefit
Trauma:
  • 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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