Sizwe Value Core:
dentistry, optometry and wellness (2024)

This page has information on: Costs, Dentistry , Optometry Wellness and Preventative and Other benefits for Bestmed Rhythm1 B

We also have information on: In-hospital, Out of Hospital, Medicine, Maternity, Cancer, Mental Health and Prosthetics benefits.

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Monthly Costs:

Rhythm 1 B 2024 prices
	Main member:	Adult member:	Child member:
Total Cost pm:	R1,670	R1,670	R710 Pay for all 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 24 unless registered student, then under 26 Pay for all children
Income band:	This plan is only available to households with income in R9,001-R14,000pm band. View other income bands
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):

Bestmed: Rhythm 1 B
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Standard Dentistry:	From a network provider, with protocols
Specialised Dentistry:	No benefit
In-Hospital Dentistry:	Dental and oral surgery: PMBs only Major maxillofacial surgery: PMBs only	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:	No benefit
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):

Bestmed: Rhythm 1 B
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Optometry:	1 eye test per person, at network provider
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):

Bestmed: Rhythm 1 B
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Flu vaccination:	Covered
Pneumonia vaccines:	Covered
Biometric Screening:	Covered
Child Immunisation:	Covered
Pap Smear:	No benefit
Mammogram:	No benefit
PAS Test:	No benefit
HIV Test:
Other:	Tempo Programme which includes bio screening, child assessments, nutrition assessments, fitness and nutritional interventions (biokineticist and dietician consults)
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Other benefits for 2024:

Rhythm 1 B
International Insurance:	Leisure travel: USA : 45 days and R500,000 cover. All other countries: 90 days and R3m for family Business travel: USA: 45 days and R500,000 cover. All other countries: 45 days and R3m for family
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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