Which medical aid scheme is the best in South Africa?
In the 2021 index, Bestmed emerges as the leader on overall customer satisfaction, with all other schemes performing on or below industry par. Based on the customer satisfaction ratings, Bestmed attained a score of 76.7, above the industry par score of 73.5.
Which medical aid scheme is the best?
Here are the scores for the best medical aid schemes for 2021:
- Bestmed 77.4.
- Medihelp 77.1.
- Discovery Health 76.8.
- Bonitas 74.9.
- Momentum Health 71.1.
What is the best affordable medical aid in South Africa?
Hospital Plan with Savings
| Scheme | Cost for principle member |
|---|---|
| MediHelp Unify | R1 752 |
| Genesis Private Plus | R1 800 |
| Discovery Health Essential Saver | R1 862 |
| Discovery Health Coastal Saver | R1 862 |
Which is the most cost effective medical aid?
Most cost-effective, medical aid choices
- Medshield MediPhila – R1,416.
- Medihelp Dimension Prime 1 Network – R1,626.
- Discovery Essential Smart – R1,400.
Which medical aid is the biggest in South Africa?
Discovery Health Medical Scheme
Discovery Health Medical Scheme lost almost 50 000 beneficiaries in 2020. But it is still the largest medical aid in SA, with 2.8 million beneficiaries; that’s nearly four times bigger than the third-largest scheme, Bonitas.
Is Bestmed a good medical aid?
Bestmed (77.4), Medihelp (77.1), Discovery (76.8), and Bonitas (74.9) come in on industry par (76.1) on overall customer satisfaction scores. Discovery, GEMS, Medihelp, and Momentum all show improved overall customer satisfaction scores compared with 2019.
Can I upgrade my Discovery medical aid?
Members can downgrade their plan choice within their existing medical scheme at any point in time. They have the option to upgrade their plan choice annually on 1 January. Plan upgrades at any other time during the year is not allowed, to protect members against the costs of selective upgrades.