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ESSENTIAL OPTION

This entry level option is ideal for first time medical cover buyers – young and healthy individuals. It offers them peace of mind every stage of their health journey by using quality provider networks that offer simple day-to-day benefits and hospital cover.

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MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION

SALARY BAND MEMBER ADULT CHILD
R0 – R3 618R482R289R194
R3 619 – R7 766R513R308R194
R7 767 – R11 383R734R445R289
R11 384 +R847R513R344

DESIGNATED SERVICE PROVIDERS (DSPs)

MHC’s philosophy is to provide quality, comprehensive healthcare while maintaining affordable contributions. In order to strike the necessary balance to achieve our philosophy, it is necessary to introduce DSPs. In this way, MHC can contain spiralling healthcare costs but nevertheless ensure that members receive the most appropriate treatment.

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View the Chronic Conditions covered by the Essential Option

OUT-OF-HOSPITAL BENEFITS

Not sure what we mean? Refer to glossary on page 73 of the Member Guide.

PRIMARY CARE NETWORK ONLY
General practitioners (GPs) Unlimited at the primary care network service provider
Specialist Limit M = R1 845
M+ = R3 685
Subject to network GP referral, pre-authorisation and managed care/Scheme protocols
Antenatal care Antenatal care available from a primary care network provider for the first 20 weeks
Prescribed medicines
Acute Unlimited at the primary care network service provider - subject to network formulary
Over the counter (OTC) Single member = 3 prescriptions
Family = 5 prescriptions
Chronic

16 conditions covered subject to formulary (see page 20 of the Member Guide)
Subject to use of a primary care network provider and protocols.
Pathology

Pathology out of hospital - subject to network GP referral and formulary tests
Radiology Out of hospital - subject to network GP referral and formulary tests
Optometry
Optical benefit available per beneficiary every 24 months

1 optical test per beneficiary per year
1 pair of clear, standard mono- or bifocal lenses in a standard frame
OR
Contact lenses to the value of R647
R247 towards a frame outside the standard range

Subject to use of primary care network provider and protocols
Basic dentistry
Subject to use of primary network provider and protocols

Per beneficiary per annum:

• one dental examination
• scaling
• 4 extractions will be processed automatically and any additional must be pre-authorised
• 4 fillings will be processed automatically and any additional must be pre-authorised
• polishing
External prostheses Per family = R7 100
Out-of-hospital procedures covered by the Essential Benefit Option subject to use of
a network provider
TARIFF TARIFF DESCRIPTION
0300 Stitching of soft-tissue injuries: Stitching of wound (with or without local anaesthesia).
Including normal after-care.
0301 Stitching of soft-tissue injuries: Additional wounds stitched at same session (each).
0307 Excision and repair by direct suture. Excision nail fold or other minor procedures of similar magnitude.
0308 Each additional small procedure done at the same time.
0255 Drainage of subcutaneous abscess onychia, paronychia, pulp space or avulsion of nail.
0259 Removal of foreign body in muscle or tendon sheath: simple (not to be used for post-operative
removal of Kirschner wires or Steinmann pins).
2133 Circumcision: Clamp procedure.
0887 Limb cast (excluding after-care).
1232 Electrocardiogram: Without effort
1233 Electrocardiogram: With and without effort.
1136 Nebulisation (in rooms).
Medical and surgical appliances (in- and out-of-hospital) The following appliances are subject to the annual limit of R3100 per family subject to motivation and pre-authorisation
Glucometers R915 per beneficiary every 2 years
Nebulisers R915 per family every 3 years
Other Appliances – once every 4 years Subject to clinical protocols and submission of a motivation/quote. Please note that hearing aids are not covered on the Essential option
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Out-of-Hospital Procedures subject to use of a network provider 11 Procedures covered out of hospital. Refer to list above for the detailed information
Free Hello Doctor consults Telephonic consults via HELLO DOCTOR. Talk or text a doctor on your phone, anytime, anywhere, in any language – for free

Out-of-area or emergency visits

Per family = three visits to a maximum of R1 105

Paedriatric visits

1 visit per family subject to the Specialist benefit limit

Wellness Benefit

Refer to pages 5 and 9 of the Member Guide for the detailed benefits on free early detection, preventative and ante-natal care.

IN-HOSPITAL BENEFITS

IMPORTANT: Treatment performed in-hospital or falls within the Major Medical Benefits needs to be pre-authorised prior to commencement of treatment. Conditions such as cancer will require you to register onto the Patient Care Programme to access benefits. MHC will pay benefits in accordance with the Scheme Rules and clinical protocols per condition. The sub-limits specified below apply per year. If you join the Scheme after January your limits will be pro-rated.
Public hospital Unlimited treatment in accordance with Scheme protocols
Private hospital

Resuscitation and stabilisation only
Subject to pre-authorisation within 48 hours of admission and managed care protocols
GPs and specialists Unlimited treatment in a state facility in accordance with Scheme protocols
To-take-out medicine Up to 7 days
Internal Prostheses Per family = R11 020 where approved during hospital admission
Oncology Where approved during hospital admission Subject to state and managed care protocols
Pathology Where approved during hospital admission Subject to state and managed care protocols
Radiology Where approved during hospital admission Subject to state and managed care protocols
Confinement Treatment in accordance with Scheme and state protocols Patient will be referred to a state facility for specialist care and the confinement.
Ambulance Emergency road transport only
Subject to use of DSP, clinical protocols and preauthorization

This option is exempt from PMBs. Terms and conditions apply including specific exclusions.

EXCLUSIONS

  • General exclusions as set out in the Annexure D of the Rules
  • Dental exclusions as set out in Annexure F of the Rules
  • Alcoholism and drug dependency
  • Cochlear Implants
  • Corneal transplants
  • Dentistry in hospital
  • Infertility
  • Kidney dialysis
  • Refractive eye surgery