Are you prepared to use designated hospitals?:
Hospital Rate of Payment:
Unlimited at 100% of Medihelp Tariff (MT)
Upfront Payments to hospitals:
If you choose to be admitted to an out-of-network hospital, Medihelp will only cover 65% of the cost. You will be responsible for the other 35%
Casualty / Emergency Visits:
Covered from risk for PMB emergency only. No benefit for facility fee. Subject to Insured Day-to-Day Pooled Benefits
Other healthcare professionals eg. Physio, Occupational, Dietician:
Scopes (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy and proctoscopy):
Subject to protocols and pre-authorisation. Co-pay of R3 200 in hospital, R2 100 in a day clinic, no co-pay if procedure is done in the doctor's rooms
MRI and CT scans:
Subject to protocols, pre-authorisation and requested by a specialist. Co-pay of R1 650
Dialysis:
Subject to pre-authorisation and clinical protocols. Unlimited at 100% of MT
Organ Transplants:
PMB only. Subject to pre-authorisation and clinical protocols. Unlimited at 100% of MT
Oncology / Cancer:
Subject to pre-authorisation and registration on the Medihelp Oncology Programme. Protocols and DSP's apply. Unlimited at 100% of MT for PMB's
Neck and Back Operations:
Subject to pre-authorisation and protocols. Co-pay of R9 100
Medical and Surgical Appliances:
Subject to scheme protocols and sub-limits
Maternity Confinements:
Subject to pre-authorisation, protocols and case management. Unlimited at 100% of MT
In Hospital Dentistry:
Subject to pre-authorisation and DSP's managed care protocols. Limited to removal of wisdom teeth and extensive treatment for children younger than 5 years. Co-pay of R960
Take home Medicine:
100% of MT up to R350 per admission
Rehabilitation, Hospice and Step-down facilities:
Subject to pre-authorisation in an approved facility and prescribed by a medical doctor. Unlimited at 100% of MT
Treatment for Mental Health:
Subject to pre-authorisation, protocols and services rendered in an approved facility and prescribed by a medical doctor. 100% of MT. Limited to R29 300 pbpa with a max of R39 300 pfpa
HIV / AIDS:
Subject to registration on Medihelp's HIV/AIDS programme with LifeSense. 100% of cost
Ambulance Service:
Subject to pre-authorisation and protocols. Unlimited with Netcare 911
International Travel Benefit: