Medihelp Necesse A medical aid plan: 2017

Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: specialised radiology, maternity, GPs, specialists, supplementary health and medication, dentistry, optometry, medical appliances, radiology and pathology. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB. Pay for all children. Income-limited plan: R0-R400pm only

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IN HOSPITAL PROCEDURES:
Payout Rate for Specialists:
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R438 R438 R438
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R0-R400 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: specialised radiology, maternity, GPs, specialists, supplementary health and medication, dentistry, optometry, medical appliances, radiology and pathology. 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
Specialised Radiology:
  • R14,200 per family, in and out of hospital
Supplementary Services: (Physio, etc)
  • Physiotherapy and occupational therapy: R8,500 per family
Transplants:
  • Cornea implants: R24,750 per implant
  • Otherwise, PMBs only
Co-payments:
Alternatives to hospitals:
  • Private nursing and sub-acute care: R19,200 per family, subject to authorisation.

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OUT OF HOSPITAL BENEFITS:
GP consultations:
  • Network GP: 9 consults per person
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R438 R438 R438
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R0-R400 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: specialised radiology, maternity, GPs, specialists, supplementary health and medication, dentistry, optometry, medical appliances, radiology and pathology. 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:
  • M =R2,800 and M+ =R3,900
  • This benefit covers specialist consultations, surgical and non-surgical procedures, endoscopic procedures, radiology interventions, pathology, acute medicine
Pathology:
  • Paid by scheme
General radiology:
  • Paid by scheme
Specialised radiology:
  • R17,500 per family, in and out of hospital
  • Paid From Overall Annual Limit (OAL)
Supplementary Services: (Physio, etc)
  • Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy: R1,800 per person and R2,800 per family

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MATERNITY BENEFITS:
Hospital stay:
  • 100% scheme rate
  • R 22,700 for elective caesarean section
  • Home delivery: R11,350
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R438 R438 R438
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R0-R400 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: specialised radiology, maternity, GPs, specialists, supplementary health and medication, dentistry, optometry, medical appliances, radiology and pathology. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB.
Main: Adult: Child:
(S) Savings: R0- R0- R0-

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Consultations:
  • Two gynaecologist consultations in addition to specialist benefit
Scans:
  • 2 x 2D scans, paid by scheme

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CANCER (ONCOLOGY):
Overall coverage (in and out of hospital):
  • 100% of cost, in and out-of-hospital, subject to treatment approval
  • Designated Service Provider: ICON

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: R438 R438 R438
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R0-R400 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: specialised radiology, maternity, GPs, specialists, supplementary health and medication, dentistry, optometry, medical appliances, radiology and pathology. 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:
  • Standard dentistry: paid by scheme
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R438 R438 R438
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R0-R400 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: specialised radiology, maternity, GPs, specialists, supplementary health and medication, dentistry, optometry, medical appliances, radiology and pathology. 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:

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MEDICATION:
Chronic:
  • PMB chronic: paid by scheme, from network pharmacy and according to formulary
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R438 R438 R438
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R0-R400 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: specialised radiology, maternity, GPs, specialists, supplementary health and medication, dentistry, optometry, medical appliances, radiology and pathology. 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:
  • If dispensed by GP: 100% of scheme rate
  • Paid from pharmacy: 100% of MMAP
Over-the-counter:
  • R100 per event, R260 per person per year
Birth Control:
On Discharge:
  • R320 per admission
Notes:

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OPTOMETRY:
Optometry:
  • Eye test: one every 2 years
  • Frames: R200 every 2 years
  • Lenses: Every 2 years
  • Contacts: R395 per person every 2 years
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R438 R438 R438
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R0-R400 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: specialised radiology, maternity, GPs, specialists, supplementary health and medication, dentistry, optometry, medical appliances, radiology and pathology. 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: R438 R438 R438
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R0-R400 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: specialised radiology, maternity, GPs, specialists, supplementary health and medication, dentistry, optometry, medical appliances, radiology and pathology. 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:

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OTHER BENEFITS:
General Appliances:
  • Medical, surgical and orthopaedic appliances: R8,550 per family
  • CPAP: R8,400 per person every 24 months
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
Unlimited overall, with sub-limits
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R438 R438 R438
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R0-R400 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: specialised radiology, maternity, GPs, specialists, supplementary health and medication, dentistry, optometry, medical appliances, radiology and pathology. 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:
  • Post exposure prophylaxis in the event of sexual assault or accidental exposure to HIV
  • Paid by scheme
  • Since HIV is a PMB certain out-of-hospital benefits are automatically covered by all schemes according to protocols
Emergency Transport:
  • Netcare 911
International Coverage:
Other:
  • Oxygen out-of-hospital: Unlimited, at 100% scheme rate

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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: R438 R438 R438
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R0-R400 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: specialised radiology, maternity, GPs, specialists, supplementary health and medication, dentistry, optometry, medical appliances, radiology and pathology. 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:
  • No benefit
Back Rehabilitation Programme:
  • Covered
Biometric Screening:
  • Covered
Child Immunisation:
Pap Smear:
  • Covered
Mammogram:
  • Covered, 40yrs+
PAS Test:
  • Covered, 40yrs+
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: R438 R438 R438
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R0-R400 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: specialised radiology, maternity, GPs, specialists, supplementary health and medication, dentistry, optometry, medical appliances, radiology and pathology. 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