Medical Aid Providers in South Africa

Choosing a medical aid policy to suit your lifestyle and your budget can be a difficult decision, as each medical aid provider has various plans and benefits that offer distinct advantages and disadvantages depending on your situation. We profile some of the major medical aid providers in South Africa to guide you in this process:

 Discovery

Discovery Medical Aid

The Discovery Health Medical Scheme, administered by Discovery, is South Africa’s biggest medical aid scheme with more than two million members. 

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Bonitas

Bonitas Medical Aid

Bonitas medical aid is the second largest medical aid scheme in South Africa and covers in excess of 600 000 lives through a diverse range of products.

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Fedhealth

Fedhealth Medical Aid

Covering over 200 000 lives, Fedhealth was established in 1969 and currently has an AA- Global Credit Rating for its claim paying ability. 

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momentum

Momentum Medical Aid

Administed by Momentum Medical Scheme Administrators, Momentum medical aid has more than 90 000 principal members.

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medshield

Medshield Medical Aid

Medshield medical aid is South Africa’s fourth largest medical aid scheme covering approximately 250 000 lives.

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liberty

Liberty Medical Aid

Liberty medical scheme has a range of seven product options to suit the needs of their more than 158 000 members.

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topmed

Topmed Medical Aid

Topmed was founded in 1972 and is administered by Momentum Medical Schemes.

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 genesis

Genesis Medical Aid

Genesis is a new generation scheme which means it is primarily concerned with in-hospital treatment and procedures, so all out-of-hospital costs are paid from your day-to-day credit facility via your Savings Account

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bestmed

Bestmed Medical Aid

Bestmed is administered by Sanlam Healthcare Management and has more than 39 years of experience. It provides cover to more than 145 000 members.

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resolution

Resolution Health Medical Aid

Resolution Health was founded in 1998 and provides cover for about 150 000 members.

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medihelp

Medihelp Medical Aid

Medihelp is South Africa’s third largest medical aid with more than 246 000 members and more than 100 years of experience.

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