Fedhealth FlexiFed 1 Main: dentistry, optometry and wellness (2024)

Monthly Costs:

FlexiFed 1 Main 2024 prices
	Main member:	Adult member:	Child member:
Total Cost pm:	R2,201	R1,725	R806 Only pay for 3 children
Savings (per year):	This plan offers a flexible savings option, which you only pay for if you use it. This cost is not included above.
Self Payment Gap: (What you need to pay out of pocket before you can access the "Above Threshold" benefit)	Main= R5,100 Main+1= R8,100 Main+2= R9,900 Main+3= R11,800
"Above Threshold" benefit (ATB): Additional cover the scheme makes available to you, once you've paid* the self payment gap.*	Some day-to-day claims, like GP consults, are covered by Fedhealth once you've paid the Self Payment Gap
Children Rates:	Under 27yrs, provided they are financially dependant, unmarried and don't earn more than the maximum social pension 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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Dentistry benefits (2024):

Fedhealth: FlexiFed 1 Main
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Standard Dentistry:	From day to day benefit Once your day-to-day claims have accumulated to the Threshold, Fedhealth will pay for 2 consults per person, including x-rays and scaling and polishing
Specialised Dentistry:	From day-to-day benefit
In-Hospital Dentistry:	Maxilo-facial surgery: Unlimited, subject to approval Wisdom teeth: R5,440 co-payment Children under 7: No benefit Osseo-integrated implants, orthognathic surgery: From day to day benefit	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:	From day-to-day benefits
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):

Fedhealth: FlexiFed 1 Main
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Optometry:	From day-to-day benefits Refractive Surgery: No benefit
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.
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Wellness/Preventative benefits (2024):

Fedhealth: FlexiFed 1 Main
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Flu vaccination:	Covered
Pneumonia vaccines:	Covered , 65yrs+
Biometric Screening:	Covered
Child Immunisation:	Covered, up to 12yrs
Pap Smear:	Covered , 21yrs-65yrs, every 3 years
Mammogram:	Covered , 40yrs+ every 2 years
PAS Test:	Covered , 45yrs-69yrs
HIV Test:	Covered
Other:	Lipogram: Every 5 yrs Faecal occult blood test: Covered, 50yrs-75yrs, every year
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Other benefits for 2024:

FlexiFed 1 Main
International Insurance:
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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Fedhealth FlexiFed 1 Main: dentistry, optometry and wellness (2024)

Monthly Costs:

Dentistry benefits (2024):

Optometry benefits (2024):

Wellness/Preventative benefits (2024):

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