Where to obtain your medication
The plans listed below have designated service providers (DSPs) for chronic medication.
Avoid a 30% co-payment by using these DSPs.
ESSENTIAL CUSTOM OPTIONS
You must use a network pharmacy or allocated GP
HOSPICARE OPTION
Scheme pharmacy network
HOSPICARE NETWORK OPTION
Medipost
CLASSIC OPTION
Scheme pharmacy network
CLASSIC NETWORK OPTION
Medipost
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CHRONIC MEDICATION BENEFITS
| DO | OR YOU MAY |
|---|---|
| If applicable to your option, get your medication from one of our DSP pharmacies who charge special rates (available on online or from our client service team) | Deplete your chronic medication benefit before the end of the year |
| Enquire about your specific condition’s chronic basket (available on www.mhcmf.co.za or telephonically from our Pharmacy Benefit Management team) | Be required to contribute towards your medication cost |
| Opt for generic versions of your medication as far as possible to stretch every Rand | Deplete your chronic medication benefit before the year ends |
| Double check that your doctor or pharmacy has registered your chronic condition with the Scheme | Face out-of-pocket expenses |
| Face out-of-pocket expenses | Have your medication declined as they do not correlate with your diagnosis |
| Ensure that you ask about and understand the Reference Pricing and Generic Reference Pricing that may be applied to the medicine product on your prescription | Have unforeseen out-of-pocket expenses |