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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:
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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Prosthetics benefits (2024):

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Bestmed: Rhythm 1 B
Overal Limit:
  • Overall: R61,384 per family
  • External: PMBs only
Prosthetics required for PMB conditions are always paid paid in full by scheme, with no co-payment, if you follow the protocols. More info here
Sub-limits: (per person):
  • Functional (treating or supporting a bodily function): R32,500
  • Vascular: R52,500/strong>
  • Pacemaker, dual chamber: R49,711
  • Spinal: R30,416
  • Mesh: R11,124
  • Gynaecology/Urology: R9,188
  • Lens implants: R6,387 per lens
    Exclusions:
  • Endovascular and catheter-based procedures
  • Drug eluting stents (PMBs only )
  • Joint replacements, unless PMB
    PMB joint replacements - prosthesis limits:
  • Hip replacement and other major joints: R31,173
  • Knee replacement: R39,413
  • Minor Joints: R14,762
Note:
  • PMBs: Prescribed Minimum Benfits. PMBs cannot have sublimits or co-payments if protocols are followed. You can read more about PMBs 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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    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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