Medical expenses can pile up extremely fast when one is hospitalized.
This is why medical aid service providers were established in numerous countries across the world, includingSouth Africa.
Which is the best medical aid in South Africa today?
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There are numerous features to consider when choosing a medical aid scheme.
Some of the most significant include the monthly premiums, features, hospital networks, and company reputation.
Which is the best medical aid in South Africa?
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Here is a look at the top seven medical aid schemes in South Africa.
It has been providing healthcare for over 52 years.
Here is a look at some ofthe companys schemesand their monthly premiums.
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The scheme has 1.342 million members and over 2.5 million beneficiaries.Discovery Healthhas 23 plans spread across seven schemes.
Here is a look at the seven scheme options from which one chooses their preferred plan.
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With over 90,000 members and 205,438 beneficiaries, it is among the largest open medical schemes in the country.
Here is a look atMedihelps plansand their monthly premiums.
Bonitas
Bonitas is one of the five largestSouth Africanopen medical schemes.
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Here is a look at its plan schemes.
The company is also among the five largest South African open healthcare schemes.
Its clients can choose among 23 healthcare aid plans.Momentum hassome of the most affordable hospital plans inSouth Africa.
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Here is a look at theavailable plansand their monthly premiums.
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Fedhealth
Fedhealth provides cover for over 140,000 South Africans through a scheme comprised of 25 medical aid plans.
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Members have the option of choosing a hospital or selecting a plan that uses a connection of hospitals.
The schemes range from R1,275 for the cheapest option to R11,790 for the top plan.
Here is a look at theFedhealth medical aidprices.
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Keyhealth Medical Scheme
Keyhealth provides medical aid coverage to more than 65,000 people through a six-plan scheme.
Here are the various Keyhealth plans and their monthly premiums.
DISCLAIMER:This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances.
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