Discovery Keycare Start A:
dentistry, optometry and wellness (2025)

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Terminology:

  • PMBs: Prescribed Minimum Benefits. You can read more about PMBs, see a list of all PMB conditions or read more what "PMB only" benefit means.
  • 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
  • All schemes have extensive exclusions. We've tried to list the non-common ones here, but please consult your scheme or broker to get the full list.

Monthly Costs (2025)

(Other benefits: Costs | Inhospital | Out of hospital | Medication | Maternity | Cancer | Mental Health | Dentistry | Optometry | Other/Extra Benefits | Wellness | Prosthetics)

Discovery:KeyCare Start A (2025 prices)
Main member: Adult member: Child member:
Total Cost pm:
  • R1,331
  • R1,331
  • R811
  • Only pay for 3 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 21yrs
  • Only pay for 3 children
Income band:

Dentistry benefits (2025):

(Other benefits: Costs | Inhospital | Out of hospital | Medication | Maternity | Cancer | Mental Health | Dentistry | Optometry | Other/Extra Benefits | Wellness | Prosthetics)

Discovery: KeyCare Start A
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Main Member: Adult: Child:
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.
Standard Dentistry:
  • Consults, fillings and tooth removals at dentist in network
Specialised Dentistry:
  • Orthognathic surgery, dental appliances and their placements: No benefit
In-Hospital Dentistry:
  • PMBs only
Orthodontics:
  • No benefit

Optometry benefits (2025):

(Other benefits: Costs | Inhospital | Out of hospital | Medication | Maternity | Cancer | Mental Health | Dentistry | Optometry | Other/Extra Benefits | Wellness | Prosthetics)

Discovery: KeyCare Start A
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Main Member: Adult: Child:
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.
Optometry:
  • One eye test and one pair of glasses, every 24 months
  • Can swop glasses for contact lenses
Note:
  • 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 (2025):

(Other benefits: Costs | Inhospital | Out of hospital | Medication | Maternity | Cancer | Mental Health | Dentistry | Optometry | Other/Extra Benefits | Wellness | Prosthetics)

Discovery: KeyCare Start A
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Flu vaccination:
  • Covered, for 65yrs+
Pneumonia vaccines:
  • Every five years, or once per lifetime for persons over the age of 65
Biometric Screening:
  • Covered
Child Immunisation:
  • Not covered
Pap Smear:
  • Covered, every 3 years
Mammogram:
  • Covered, every 2 years
  • If you qualify, you can get Breast MRI and once-off BRCA test for breast screening
PAS Test:
  • Covered
HIV Test:
  • Covered
Other:
  • Kids' assessment, including height, weight, head circumference and health and milestone tracking
  • Bowel cancer screening
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In-hospital | Out-of-hospital | Medication | Maternity | Cancer | Mental Health | Dentistry | Optometry | Other/Extra Benefits | Wellness | Prosthetics

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Other benefits for 2025:

KeyCare Start A
International Insurance:
  • No benefit
Other: .

    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


What does a “PMBs only” restriction mean?
In this case, the scheme will only pay for diagnosis, treatment and management of a claim for one of 270 pre-defined conditions (PMBs). Read more, and see full list of PMB conditions. 

What does “From Risk” mean?
The scheme will pay for this claim from its own funds, not from your savings or other day-to-day benefits. 

What is a DSP?
A Designated Service Provider. The scheme has a network of providers, and will often only pay claims in full if you use a DSP. If you choose another provider, you might have a co-payment, or even no cover.