Medical aid is a form of insurance where you pay a monthly amount – called a contribution or premium – in return for financial cover for medical treatment you may need, as well as any related medical expenses.
Find below are the list of Medical Aids In South Africa
Netcare Medical Scheme (N.M.S.)
Medical Aids In South Africa
Topmed Medical Scheme
Fedhealth Medical Scheme
Quantum Medical Aid Society
Genesis Medical Scheme
Medshield Medical Scheme
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal Medical Scheme
Libcare Medical Scheme
Medimed Medical Scheme
Medipos Medical Scheme
Retail Medical Scheme
Bestmed Medical Scheme (Durban Regional Office)
How many medical aids are there in South Africa?
These 78 medical schemes comprised of 20 open schemes and 58 restricted schemes. Open schemes accounted for 55.38% of the medical scheme beneficiaries. These schemes have 4.05 million registered members, serving a total of 8.94 million beneficiaries.
Which are the best medical aids in South Africa?
This chart shows member distribution across the top 5 Medical Aids in South Africa.
Discovery Health. Members: 1.14 million. Beneficiaries: 2.46 million.
Bonitas Medical Fund. Members: 273,285. Beneficiaries: 602,415.
Momentum Health. Members: 100 936. Beneficiaries: 200 062.
Medshield. Members: 84,860.
Fedhealth. Members: 72,945.
Which medical aid is best?
The most popular medical aid schemes
Discovery Health.
Fedhealth.
Medihelp.
Medshield.
Bonitas.
Momentum.
What is the biggest medical scheme in South Africa?
Discovery Health Medical Scheme
Discovery Health Medical Scheme is an independent non-profit entity governed by the Medical Schemes Act and regulated by the Council for Medical Schemes. It is the largest open medical aid schemes in South Africa. It accounts for 31% of beneficiaries in the entire market.
What is the best hospital plan in South Africa?
The Top Medical Aid Hospital Plans In South Africa
Discovery Health. Classic Core, Coastal Core, Essential Core, Classic Delta, Essential Delta, Keycare Core Network Option.
Fedhealth. Maxima Entryzone (network hospitals only), Maxima Core.
Bonitas. Essential Option.
Health Squared. Hospital Plan.
Momentum Health.
How many South Africans have private health care?
Overview of healthcare in South Africa
Healthcare in South Africa is administrated by the Department of Health. Around 80% of the population uses public healthcare, with the wealthiest 20% opting for private healthcare.