Note: We are updating 2024 benefits as they are released. Some plans show old benefits until schemes release new plans.

Discovery Classic Comprehensive:
prosthetic benefits (2024)


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Discovery Classic Comprehensive

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Monthly Costs:

Classic Comprehensive 2024 prices
Main member: Adult member: Child member:
Total Cost pm:
  • R8,381
  • R7,927
  • R1,671
  • Only pay for 3 children
Savings:
  • R25,104
  • R23,748
  • R5,004
Self Payment Gap:
(What you need to pay out of pocket before you can access the "Above Threshold" benefit)
  • R3,706
  • R5,062
  • R496
"Above Threshold" benefit (ATB):
Additional cover the scheme makes available to you, once you've paid the self payment gap.
  • R35,000
  • R35,000
  • R8,500
Children Rates:
  • Under 21 yrs old
  • 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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Prosthetics benefits (2024):

Discovery: Classic Comprehensive
Overal Limit:
  • Covered, subject to authorisation
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:
  • Shoulder joint prostheses: no limit, unless you use non-network supplier, then R45,550 limit applies
  • Hip and knee joints surgery: no limit, unless you use non-network supplier, then 80% scheme rate and R30,900 per prosthesis limit applies
  • Prosthetic devices used in spinal surgery: no limit, unless you use non-network supplier, then R26,250 limit for first level and R52,500 for two or more levels. Limited to one procedure per person per year.
  • Spinal surgery: no limit, unless you use non-network supplier, then 80% scheme rate
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
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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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