Fedhealth Maxima Entryzone medical aid plan: 2017

Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: post hospitalisation treatment (30 days), casualty visits, specialised radiology, contraceptives, preventative benefits. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB. Pay for all children.

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IN HOSPITAL PROCEDURES:
Payout Rate for Specialists:
  • Covered in full for specialists and GPs in Fedhealth network
  • Otherwise, 100% scheme rate
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R1,326 R991 R446
Children: Pay for all children
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: post hospitalisation treatment (30 days), casualty visits, specialised radiology, contraceptives, preventative benefits. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB.
Main: Adult: Child:
(S) Savings: R0- R0- R0-

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Hospital Choice:
  • Network, or a R5,600 co-payment
Specialised Radiology:
  • R2,500 co-payment
Supplementary Services: (Physio, etc)
  • Physio and biokinetics: 100% scheme rate
  • Dietetics, occupational therapy, speech therapy: PMBs only
Transplants:
  • PMBs only, in state facilities
Co-payments:
  • Colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, open hiatus hernia surgery, spinal surgery, back and neck procedures, bunion procedures, cataract surgery, gastritis, dyspepsia, heartburn, hysterectomy, nasal procedures, skin biopsy/excision, tonsil/adenoid procedures, varicose vein procedures, cystoscopy: R5,300 co-payment
  • Arthroscopic procedures: R6,900 co-payment. Hip or wrist, PMBs only with no co-payment
  • Laparoscopic procedures: R5,800 co-payment
  • Elective caesarean: R10,000 co-payment
Alternatives to hospitals:
  • Terminal care: R27,900 per family
  • Physical rehabilitation, sub-acute facilities, nursing services: PMBs only

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OUT OF HOSPITAL BENEFITS:
GP consultations:
  • Network GP: 1 consult per person
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R1,326 R991 R446
Children: Pay for all children
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: post hospitalisation treatment (30 days), casualty visits, specialised radiology, contraceptives, preventative benefits. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB.
Main: Adult: Child:
(S) Savings: R0- R0- R0-

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Specialists consultations:
  • No benefit, unless PMB
Pathology:
  • No benefit, unless PMB
General radiology:
  • No benefit, unless PMB
Specialised radiology:
  • Paid by scheme, with a R2,500 co-payment
Supplementary Services: (Physio, etc)
  • No benefit, unless PMB

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MATERNITY BENEFITS:
Hospital stay:
  • 100% scheme rate
  • Elective caesarean: R10,000 co-payment
  • Home delivery: R1,200
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R1,326 R991 R446
Children: Pay for all children
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: post hospitalisation treatment (30 days), casualty visits, specialised radiology, contraceptives, preventative benefits. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB.
Main: Adult: Child:
(S) Savings: R0- R0- R0-

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Consultations:
  • 4 postnatal consultations with midwife
Scans:
  • No benefit

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CANCER (ONCOLOGY):
Overall coverage (in and out of hospital):
Note: All oncology benefits are assessed on a case-by-case basis, and are subject to protocols, preferred providers and scheme rules. Benefit covers out-of-hospital treatment too, like chemotherapy.
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R1,326 R991 R446
Children: Pay for all children
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: post hospitalisation treatment (30 days), casualty visits, specialised radiology, contraceptives, preventative benefits. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB.
Main: Adult: Child:
(S) Savings: R0- R0- R0-

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DENTISTRY:
Dentistry:
  • No benefit, unless PMB
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R1,326 R991 R446
Children: Pay for all children
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: post hospitalisation treatment (30 days), casualty visits, specialised radiology, contraceptives, preventative benefits. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB.
Main: Adult: Child:
(S) Savings: R0- R0- R0-

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Orthodontics:
  • No benefit
Maxillo Facial Surgery:
  • No benefit

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MEDICATION:
Chronic:
  • PMBs chronic: paid by scheme
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R1,326 R991 R446
Children: Pay for all children
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: post hospitalisation treatment (30 days), casualty visits, specialised radiology, contraceptives, preventative benefits. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB.
Main: Adult: Child:
(S) Savings: R0- R0- R0-

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Acute (presrcibed) medication:
  • No benefit
Over-the-counter:
  • No benefit
Birth Control:
  • Devices and medicine: paid by scheme, including IUDs
  • Consultations: from day-to-day benefit
On Discharge:
  • 7 days supply
Notes:
  • Chronic meds: if not on the formulary, 40% co-payment

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OPTOMETRY:
Optometry:
  • No benefit
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R1,326 R991 R446
Children: Pay for all children
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: post hospitalisation treatment (30 days), casualty visits, specialised radiology, contraceptives, preventative benefits. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB.
Main: Adult: Child:
(S) Savings: R0- R0- R0-

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MENTAL HEALTH:
In-hospital:
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R1,326 R991 R446
Children: Pay for all children
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: post hospitalisation treatment (30 days), casualty visits, specialised radiology, contraceptives, preventative benefits. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB.
Main: Adult: Child:
(S) Savings: R0- R0- R0-

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Out-of-hospital:
  • No benefit

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OTHER BENEFITS:
General Appliances:
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R1,326 R991 R446
Children: Pay for all children
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: post hospitalisation treatment (30 days), casualty visits, specialised radiology, contraceptives, preventative benefits. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB.
Main: Adult: Child:
(S) Savings: R0- R0- R0-

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1.1. Hearing Aids:
  • No benefit
1.2. Wheelchairs:
  • No benefit
Dialysis:
HIV:
  • Covered if on the management program
Emergency Transport: Europ Assistance
International Coverage:
  • R5 million, for under 70yrs
Other:

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WELLNESS/PREVENTATIVE BENEFITS:
Flu vaccination:
  • Covered
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R1,326 R991 R446
Children: Pay for all children
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: post hospitalisation treatment (30 days), casualty visits, specialised radiology, contraceptives, preventative benefits. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB.
Main: Adult: Child:
(S) Savings: R0- R0- R0-

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Pneumonia vaccines:
  • Covered
    • , 50yrs+
Back Rehabilitation Programme:
  • Covered
Biometric Screening:
  • Covered
Child Immunisation:
  • Covered
Pap Smear:
  • Covered, 21-65yrs, every 3 years
Mammogram:
  • Covered, 50-74yrs, every 3 years
PAS Test:
HIV Test:
  • Covered

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PROSTHESIS:
Overal Limit:
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R1,326 R991 R446
Children: Pay for all children
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: post hospitalisation treatment (30 days), casualty visits, specialised radiology, contraceptives, preventative benefits. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB.
Main: Adult: Child:
(S) Savings: R0- R0- R0-

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Sub-limits:

    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