MEDICAL AID FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Momentum Ingwe

R495

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• Unlimited access to any GP doctor.
• Consultation of a virtual doctor.
• Unlimited approved prescribed medicine and chronic medication by the doctor.
• Specialist/physiotherapy and psychologist consultations.
• Basic X-rays and specific blood tests.

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• Digital self-service platform, where you can ask any medical or healthcare-related questions, via WhatsApp.

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• The use of any private/network hospital or daycare facility.
• List of Prescribed Minimum Benefits.

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• Emergency and casualty benefits.

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• Annual dental health check-ups, fillings, cleaning and removal of teeth.

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• Eye test at an optometrist, every two years.

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• A health assessment is done each year, which includes blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure test. As well as checking repayment of balance of contributions upon early departure (require proof from academic institution) and cancellation of study VISAour BMI.
• Accessibility to talk to a doctor 24/7 over the phone, and get medical advice anywhere and anytime.
• Telephone sessions where you have access to a counsellor, who can offer relationship advice, can offer trauma counselling and also talk about sexual health, finances and suicide prevention. 
• Unlimited Emergency transportation via Netcare 911 International travel benefit (90 days) R5m emergency cover- R1300 co-payment per claim. No Activation is required. Request travel certificate for VISA.
• Cover for repatriation of mortal remains (limited to R55 000 at contracted provider).
• Wellness benefit for students – Coach in your pocket including free lifestyle coaching, the Virtual Wellness Café.
• Antenatal Benefit: 7 visits to a gynaecologist, midwife or GP, plus limited scans, blood tests and paediatrician visits.
• HealthSaver can be added to provide for additional healthcare expenses – R 500 single contribution or R 100 per month.

CompCare NetworX

R500

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• Unlimited visits to GP doctors, who form part of the universal network of GPs.
• Prescribed acute medication.
• Annual eye test.
• Chronic medication.
• Two specialist consultations per year.
• Basic radiology.
• Three sessions with a counsellor or psychologist in a year.
• oral contraceptives.
• flu vaccinations.

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• They have an online platform, where students can access their medical scheme information.

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• Access to a whole wide of private hospitals.

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• Payable for annual flexi benefit.

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• Annual dental health check-up.

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• Payable from Annual Flexi Benefit, subject to 1 eye test and one pair of clear plastic single vision (R980) or bi-focal lenses limited to R1550 including frames every 2 years, subject to protocols/limits and network provider, paid from Annual Flexi Benefit.

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• Cover for repatriation of mortal remains (limited to R30 000 at contracted provider). 
• Repayment of contributions upon early departure.
• Unlimited Emergency transportation via Netcare 911.
• International travel benefit (90 days)R5m emergency medical cover. Activation required before departure 
• Free loyalty program (Universal 360).
• Antenatal benefit: 2 ante-natal visits to a gynaecologist subject to Annual Flexi Benefit and 2 2D scans.
• Free Lifestyle and preventative care Blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, BMI and waist circumference – limited to R230 per beneficiary over 18.

Medihelp MedElect Student

R700

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• Cover GP doctors in their network and a few outside their network.
• Physiotherapy.
• Radiography.
• Medication.
• (But they all have a certain limit on how much you spend on each). 

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• Unlimited in-hospital treatment.
• Access to a network of selected private hospitals.

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• Covers emergency services.

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• Annual dental health check-up.

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• Screenings.
• Vaccinations.
• Contraceptives. 

Truststudent Medical Aid

R455

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• Unlimited visits to any doctor on the Active Primary Care Network.
• Medicine Prescribed by the Doctor.
• Referral to a Specialist for the best care (2 specialist consultations per year, limited to R1 050 per visit).
• Psychologists and psychiatrists are limited to Prescribed Minimum Benefits at State facilities.
• Physiotherapy. 
• Specific kinds of blood tests.
• Basic X-rays.

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• Hospital benefits at ANY private hospital are covered at 100%.

• Covers operations and other procedures.

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• Should you need to visit an emergency room/casualty during or after hours, you have 1 visit per person or 2 visits per family per year.
• You pay the first R100 of the visit and you need to call us on 0860 102 493 for authorisation within 72 hours after the visit.

• Medical Emergency Transportation (Netcare 911 is their service provider if you need emergency medical transportation).

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• You can visit one of the Primary Care Network dentists for an annual dental check-up.
• Covers you for the consultation, cleaning, fillings and extraction of teeth.

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