Wide Range of Unlimited Plans from Discovery KeyCare Plan
If you are looking for one of the best hospital plans in the country, then look no further than KeyCare plan from Discovery Health. So the Keycare plan gives you a choice of over 22 different hospital plans, allowing for a tailor-made package best suited to your health and budget. Also, the only downside to Discovery is that you do not get to pick your health care provider. However, the institutions which make up their network are nothing short of outstanding. Discovery boasts one of the strongest networks in the business, and that their contributions are 14% lower than competing providers on average. Let’s see if their claim to fame rings true.
Discovery KeyCare Scalable Monthly Contributions
Discovery KeyCare gives scalable payment solutions, also making this an affordable South African hospital suited to any household. So KeyCare is divided into three basic packages, namely KeyCare Plus, KeyCare Access and KeyCare Core. Each package gives varying benefits, although each of its standards as a great value hospital plan. So the scalable contribution structure breaks down as follows:
KeyCare Plus – KeyCare Plan
Total Monthly Income of Up to R290
- R290 for the Principal Member
- R290 per Adult Dependent
- Also, R290 per Child Dependent
Total Monthly Income of Between R291 and R7550
- R832 for the Principal Member
- R832 per Adult Dependent
- R301 per Child Dependent
Total Monthly Income of Between R7551 and R10750
- R1165 for the Principal Member
- R1165 per Adult Dependent
- R326 per Child Dependent
Total Monthly Income of Over R10571
- R1734for the Principal Member
- R1734 per Adult Dependent
- R464 per Child Dependent
KeyCare Access – KeyCare Plan
Total Monthly Income of Up to R290
- R586for the Principal Member
- R586 per Adult Dependent
- R256 per Child Dependent
Total Monthly Income of Between R291 and R7550
- R782 for the Principal Member
- R782 per Adult Dependent
- R281 per Child Dependent
Total Monthly Income of Between R7551 and R10750
- R1129 for the Principal Member
- R1129 per Adult Dependent
- R317 per Child Dependent
Total Monthly Income of Over R10571
- R1695 for the Principal Member
- R1695 per Adult Dependent
- R458 per Child Dependent
KeyCare Core – KeyCare Plan
Total Monthly Income of Up to R7550
- R665 for the Principal Member
- R665 per Adult Dependent
- R173 per Child Dependent
Total Monthly Income of Between R7551 and R10750
- R830 for the Principal Member
- R830 per Adult Dependent
- R204 per Child Dependent
Total Monthly Income of Over R10750
- R1281 for the Principal Member
- R1281 per Adult Dependent
- R289 per Child Dependent
So as you can see, there is no discount given for additional adult beneficiaries, anywhere within the KeyCare pricing structure.
Bare Minimum Benefits from KeyCare
KeyCare Core and all subsequent packages provide a basic set of minimum benefits. It includes all 270 prescribed conditions and chronic cover. You also get:
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Cholesterol Evaluation
- Body Mass Index Report
- One Mammogram per year
- One Pap smear per year
- Prostate Screening
- HIV Screening
- Seasonal Flu Vaccines if Over 65
KeyCare Plus and KeyCare Access Day-to-Day Coverage
Both GP and specialist consultations are unlimited. However, preauthorization is needed after your 15th visit. Also, consultations, fillings and tooth removals are supported at an approved dentist. You are also given four visits to any doctor of your choice per year. So these do not need to be a part of the Discovery network. Also, Basic X-rays, prescribed medicine and blood, urine, tissue and fluid tests are all paid for. When visiting a network-approved optometrist, you are covered as well. Also, emergency cover requires a co-payment of R270 for your first visit. However, you don’t need the approval to visit a casualty centre. So wheelchairs, batteries, cushions, ramps, crutches and walkers all make a part of the KeyCare cover.
KeyCare Covers You Across-the-Board
Also, no matter which specialist you need to see, you are covered by Discovery KeyCare. So your budget of R3,250 per beneficiary per year can be used for a visit to a tooth specialist, a mental health advisor or any other specialised health professional that you need. Also, if you are diagnosed with cancer, you are automatically part of the extensive Discovery Oncology program. So drug rehabilitation, cataract surgery and chronic dialysis are all a part of your coverage. Discovery KeyCare also gives great support across the board for all in-hospital procedures and day-to-day benefits that are more generous than almost any other found.
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All info was correct at time of publishing