Medihelp MedVital: cancer, maternity and mental health (2024)

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Monthly Costs:

MedVital 2024 prices
	Main member:	Adult member:	Child member:
Total Cost pm:	R2,598	R1,998	R894 Only pay for 2 children under 18yrs
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.
Extended Fund: Extra funds from the scheme for (mostly) out of hospital claims, over and above any savings account	Main= R1,450 Main+1= R2,800
Children Rates:	Child rates up to age 26. Only pay for 2 children under 18yrs
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 2024:

Medihelp: MedVital
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Overall coverage (in and out of hospital):	Non-PMB: R254,100 per family	Treatment required for PMB conditions is always paid by scheme, with no co-payment, if you follow the protocols. Most cancers are PMBs! More info here Most schemes require use of specific providers (DSPs) for oncology treatment.
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Maternity benefits for 2024:

Medihelp: MedVital
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Hospital stay:	100% scheme rate Home birth: R15,600 per event	Usually covered for 2 nights* for natural birth, and 3 nights for C-sections. All newborns receive immediate full medical aid cover at birth, even if parents are on a waiting period.*
Consultations:	Consults: 10 consults with GP, gynaecologist or midwife Post-natal: 2 consults with dietician, lactation specialist, antenatal classes Lactation consult: 1 consult
Scans:	2 x 2D scans
Note:	If you are pregnant and don't have medical aid, your pregnancy will most likely be excluded for new cover, but your baby will be covered from birth. Read more about pregnancy cover if you don’t have medical aid.
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Mental Health benefits for 2024:

Medihelp: MedVital
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
In-hospital:	PMBs: 21 days admission Alcoholism/Drug Addiction: 21 days admission Otherwise, R22,800 per person and R34,700 per family, counting PMBs
Out-of-hospital:	PMBs: 10+ consults
Trauma:
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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Medihelp MedVital: cancer, maternity and mental health (2024)

Monthly Costs:

Cancer/ Oncology benefits for 2024:

Maternity benefits for 2024:

Mental Health benefits for 2024:

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