Discovery Health Medical Scheme, administered by Discovery Health, is the largest private healthcare funder with over 2 million members.
It can also be argued that Discovery medical aid is one of the most well-known medical schemes
in South Africa. In fact Discovery has grown to such an extent that healthcare solutions
are now only one their core focuses. Discovery Health is now the healthcare sector
of their business.
Discovery Health, also known as Discovery medical aid, provide a number of options
to suit every one. Most of their medical aid plans provide cover for daily medical
expenses. The flexibility of their plans give members greater control over their
cover. Most of their plans also provide cover for overseas medical emergencies for
up to 90 days from departure.
The diagram below outlines Discovery medical aid scheme’s range of plans and the
benefits of each plan:
Some of the Discovery Medical Aid Highlights:
There are no overall limits for hospital cover on any Discovery Health Plans.
Full cover for specialists participating in our direct payment arrangements
Discovery Health has negotiated with the majority of specialists to ensure that you are covered in full for procedures and consultations.
All members have cover for approved medicines on the Chronic Disease List
Approved medicine on the medicine list for chronic diseases is covered, up to the Discovery Health Medication Rate, on
all health plans.
In an emergency, you may contact
Discovery 911 on 0860 999 911, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Discovery and variations of this name/trademark belong to Discovery Holdings (Pty)
Limited and not to InsuranceHound.co.za.