Hospital Rate of Payment:
Private hospitals Unlimited, up to 100% of Agreed Tariff, subject to use of DSP hospital
(Netcare or Life Healthcare). (30% co-payment at non-DSP hospital.)
State hospitals Unlimited, up to 100% of Agreed Tariff.
Specialists:
Unlimited, subject to use of DSP provider.
Radiology and pathology:
Radiology: Pre-authorisation compulsory for specialised radiology, including MRI and CT
scans. Hospitalisation not covered if radiology is for investigative purposes only.
(Day-to-day benefits will then apply.) Pathology: Unlimited.
Dialysis:
Pre-authorisation compulsory and subject to Case Management and
Scheme Protocols. PMB entitlement only.
Oncology / Cancer:
R154 500 benefit Pfpa. Pre-authorisation compulsory and subject to Case Management,
Scheme Protocols and use of DSP providers.
Joint Replacements:
PMB entitlement only. Hysterectomies will be covered at 100%
of Agreed Tariff.
Medical and Surgical Appliances:
Wheelchairs, orthopaedic appliances and
incontinence equipment
(incl.contraceptive devices). R7 250 benefit Pfpa. Combined in- and out-of-hospital benefit, subject to quantities and
protocols. No pre-authorisation required.Oxygen/nebulizer/glucometer...
In Hospital Dentistry:
Hospitalisation (general anesthesia) R1 640 co-payment per hospital admission. DENIS pre-authorisation
compulsory.
Take home Medicine:
R525 benefit. Per admission.
Rehabilitation, Hospice and Step-down facilities:
Pre-authorisation compulsory and subject to Case Management and
Scheme Protocols. PMB entitlement only.