Medical aid for international students in South Africa is needed, this is in accordance with the Visa Regulations in The Immigration Act 13 of 2002. The medical aid should also be annually renewed for the whole duration period that the student is enrolled in school and should be registered in terms of the Medical Scheme Act 131 of 1998.
Every university in South Africa is affiliated with The International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA), which chose Simeka Health – a division within Sanlam, which acts as a health cover intermediary. IEASA together with Simeka work hand in hand to choose the most appropriate medical aid for international students in South Africa, they do this by doing an annual evaluation of available schemes and propose a clear outline of suitable medical cover for international students. This outline is mostly based on medical benefits, financial stability and cost and services offered by the medical aid.
What are the different medical aid options for international students?
These are the two medical aid schemes tailored for international students by the IEASA and Simeka Health
Monthly fee | R495 | |
Day-to-Day | √ |
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Digital self-service | √ |
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In-hospital | √ |
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Casualty | √ |
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Dentist | √ |
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Optometrist | √ |
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Other benefits | √ |
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Monthly fee | R500 | |
Day-to-Day | √ |
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Digital self-service | √ |
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In-hospital | √ |
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Casualty | √ |
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Dentist | √ |
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Optometrist | √ |
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Other benefits | √ |
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These are other medical aid cover options (not from the IEASA or Simeka Health) tailored for international students
Medihelp MedElect Student | ||
Monthly fee | R700 | |
Day-to-Day | √ |
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Digital self-service | × | |
In-hospital | √ |
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Casualty | √ |
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Dentist | √ |
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Other benefits | √ |
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Truststudent Medical Aid | ||
Monthly fee | R455 | |
Day-to-Day | √ |
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Digital self-service | × | |
In-hospital | √ |
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Casualty | √ |
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Dentist | √ |
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Other benefits | × |
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