Momentum Ingwe B (associate provider) medical aid plan: 2017

Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: std dentistry, GPs, specialists, optometry, pathology, std radiology, medicine, maternity, alternatives to hospitalistion, preventative benefits. Limits apply. All else paid from out of pocket, unless PMB. Pay for all children. Income-limited plan: R651-R6,100pm only

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IN HOSPITAL PROCEDURES:
Payout Rate for Specialists:
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
R1,190,000 per family
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R701 R701 R321
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R651-R6,100 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: std dentistry, GPs, specialists, optometry, pathology, std radiology, medicine, maternity, alternatives to hospitalistion, 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:
  • Ingwe Network
Specialised Radiology:
  • PMBs only, at state facilities
Supplementary Services: (Physio, etc)
Transplants:
  • PMBs only, at state facilities
Co-payments: n/a
Alternatives to hospitals:
  • Medical rehabilitation and step-down facilities: R11,260 per family
  • Private nursing and hospice: no benefit

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OUT OF HOSPITAL BENEFITS:
GP consultations:
  • Ingwe Primary Care Network: Unlimited
  • Non-network: 1 consult per person and 2 per family with 10% co-payment
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
R1,190,000 per family
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R701 R701 R321
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R651-R6,100 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: std dentistry, GPs, specialists, optometry, pathology, std radiology, medicine, maternity, alternatives to hospitalistion, 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:
  • 2 consults per family with R100 co-payment
Pathology:
  • Some specific pathology covered by scheme
General radiology:
  • Some specific x-rays covered by scheme
Specialised radiology:
  • No benefit, unless PMB
Supplementary Services: (Physio, etc)
  • No benefit, unless PMB

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MATERNITY BENEFITS:
Hospital stay:
  • Complicated: R37,800
  • Uncomplicated: R25,800
  • Neonatal intensive care: R54,200
  • Only emergency caesareans
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
R1,190,000 per family
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R701 R701 R321
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R651-R6,100 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: std dentistry, GPs, specialists, optometry, pathology, std radiology, medicine, maternity, alternatives to hospitalistion, 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 consults, paid by scheme
Scans:
  • 2 x 2D scans, paid by scheme

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CANCER (ONCOLOGY):
Overall coverage (in and out of hospital):
  • PMBs only at state facilities

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):
R1,190,000 per family
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R701 R701 R321
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R651-R6,100 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: std dentistry, GPs, specialists, optometry, pathology, std radiology, medicine, maternity, alternatives to hospitalistion, 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:
  • Standard dentistry: paid by scheme
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
R1,190,000 per family
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R701 R701 R321
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R651-R6,100 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: std dentistry, GPs, specialists, optometry, pathology, std radiology, medicine, maternity, alternatives to hospitalistion, 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:
  • PMBs only, at state facilities

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MEDICATION:
Chronic:
  • PMB chronic: paid by scheme
  • Chronic benefits from Ingwe primary Primary Care Network
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
R1,190,000 per family
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R701 R701 R321
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R651-R6,100 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: std dentistry, GPs, specialists, optometry, pathology, std radiology, medicine, maternity, alternatives to hospitalistion, 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:
  • Some prescribed medication covered by scheme
Over-the-counter:
  • No benefit
Birth Control:
  • No benefit
On Discharge:
  • 7 days supply
Notes:

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OPTOMETRY:
Optometry:
  • 1 eye test per person
  • 1 pair of standard or bi-focal lenses and frame per person, every two years
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
R1,190,000 per family
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R701 R701 R321
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R651-R6,100 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: std dentistry, GPs, specialists, optometry, pathology, std radiology, medicine, maternity, alternatives to hospitalistion, 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:
  • PMBs only, at state facilities
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
R1,190,000 per family
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R701 R701 R321
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R651-R6,100 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: std dentistry, GPs, specialists, optometry, pathology, std radiology, medicine, maternity, alternatives to hospitalistion, 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:
  • PMBs only, at state facilities

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OTHER BENEFITS:
General Appliances:
  • In-hospital: R4,650 per family
  • Out-of-hospital: no benefit
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
R1,190,000 per family
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R701 R701 R321
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R651-R6,100 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: std dentistry, GPs, specialists, optometry, pathology, std radiology, medicine, maternity, alternatives to hospitalistion, 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:
  • PMBs only, at state facilities
HIV:
  • Anti-retroviral treatment: R30,200 per family
  • HIV related admissions: R32,200 per family
  • 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:
  • No benefit
Other:

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WELLNESS/PREVENTATIVE BENEFITS:
Flu vaccination:
  • Covered for under 18yrs and 60yrs+
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
R1,190,000 per family
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R701 R701 R321
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R651-R6,100 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: std dentistry, GPs, specialists, optometry, pathology, std radiology, medicine, maternity, alternatives to hospitalistion, 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:
Back Rehabilitation Programme:
Biometric Screening:
  • Covered
Child Immunisation:
  • Covered
Pap Smear:
  • Covered for 15yrs+
Mammogram:
PAS Test:
  • Covered for 40yrs+, every 1-5 years depending on age
HIV Test:
  • Covered for 15yrs+, every 5 years

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PROSTHESIS:
Overal Limit:
Overall Annual Limit (OAL):
R1,190,000 per family
Contributions:
Main: Adult: Child:
Total Cost: R701 R701 R321
Children: Pay for all children
Income limit: R651-R6,100 (other limits)
Day-to-Day Benefit:
Out-of-hospital, scheme pays for some: std dentistry, GPs, specialists, optometry, pathology, std radiology, medicine, maternity, alternatives to hospitalistion, 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