Note: We are updating 2024 benefits as they are released. Some plans show old benefits until schemes release new plans.

Suremed Explorer B:
cancer, maternity and mental health (2024)


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Monthly Costs:

Explorer B 2024 prices
Main member: Adult member: Child member:
Total Cost pm:
  • R1,775
  • R1570
  • R790
  • 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:
  • 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 :

Suremed: Explorer B
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Overall coverage (in and out of hospital):
  • Unlimited
  • Dentures: 1 set acrylic per family, every 24 months, limited to R3,700 and 20% co-payment
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Maternity benefits for :

Suremed: Explorer B
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
Hospital stay:
  • 2 antenatal consults
  • Paediatrician: 1 visit
  • Ante-natal vitamins: R65 per month
Consultations:
  • 2 x 2D scans, paid by scheme
Scans:
  • PMBs only
Note:
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Mental Health benefits for :

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Suremed: Explorer B
Assume scheme pays all these costs, unless otherwise stated
In-hospital:
  • PMBs only
Out-of-hospital:
  • 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
Trauma:
  • Private nurse and step down facilities: R12,500 per family
  • Terminal care: R20,000 per family, for end-of-life costs
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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Inhospital | Out of hospital | Medication | Maternity | Cancer | Mental Health | Dentistry | Optometry | Other/Extra Benefits | Wellness | Prosthetics

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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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