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Medimed Standard A:
cancer, maternity and mental health (2024)

This page has information on: Costs, Maternity, Oncology, Mental Health for Medimed Standard A

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Monthly Costs:

Standard A 2024 prices
Main member: Adult member: Child member:
Total Cost pm:
  • R2,300
  • R2,300
  • R520
  • Pay for all children
Savings:
  • R6,900
  • R6,900
  • R1,560
Extended Fund:
Extra funds from the scheme for (mostly) out of hospital claims, over and above any savings account
  • Main= R6,000
  • Main+1= R12,000
Children Rates:
  • Pay for all children
Income band:
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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Medimed: Standard A
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Overall coverage (in and out of hospital):
  • R200,000 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 2022:

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Medimed: Standard A
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Hospital stay:
  • 200% scheme rate
  • Home delivery: R3,000
 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:
  • Antenatal consults: 2 consults
  • Paediatrician: 1 consult
Scans:
  • 2 x 2D scans
Note:
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Mental Health benefits for 2022:

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Medimed: Standard A
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
In-hospital:
  • R6,000 per person at 100% scheme rate
Out-of-hospital:
  • From day-to-day benefit
Trauma:
  • Mental Health 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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