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Essential Delta Saver 2024 Options & Benefits

Essential Delta Saver Options And Benefits: The Essential Delta Saver Network Hospital Plan With Savings provides unlimited private hospital cover in the Delta Hospital Network. Members are guaranteed full hospital cover for specialists on a payment plan, and up to 100% of the DHR for other healthcare providers. Essential Delta covers all Chronic Disease List illnesses. 10% of members contributions are paid into a Medical Savings Account (MSA) for day-to-day medical expenses. The Essential Delta Benefits include  comprehensive cover for pre- and postnatal healthcare treatments for pregnant women and babies.

An ideal hospital plan for entry level consumers on a limited budget. Essential Delta members get full medical aid cover in private network hospitals, and manage their day-to-day medical expenses from a savings account.

Advanced Illness Benefit

Essential Delta Saver members can receive a comprehensive palliative care package. The Advanced Illness Benefit  provides unlimited cover for:

  • Home care,
  • Care coordination,
  • Counseling,
  • And supportive end-of-life clinical and psychological treatments.
  • T&C’s apply.

A Delta Saver member has access to a GP consultations and support for palliative care treatment.

Essential Screening And Prevention Benefit

The Essential Screening And Prevention Benefit covers specific tests that can detect early indicators of serious illnesses. Discovery’s wellness providers offer a variety of screening tests, including blood glucose, cholesterol, HIV, mammograms, and prostate screenings.

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Please use our convenient Essential Delta Saver quote form provided. One of our Discovery consultants will get in touch with you to discuss the best options according to your budget.

Compare the latest 2024 Essential Delta Saver plan updates in the table below.

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Discovery Health Medical Scheme

Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) is South Africa’s largest medical aid scheme, with over 57% open market share, and close to 3 million beneficiaries as of the end of December 2022.

When compared to competitors, Discovery’s shared-value model offers a value-based healthcare system that lowers healthcare expenses and results in lower contributions.

Why Choose Discovery Health Medical Scheme?

The Discovery Health Medical Scheme is the most popular medical aid in South Africa. Discovery Health ensures that your healthcare is in good hands, choose from 25 health plan options tailored to your specific health and budgetary requirements.

Discovery Health History

With the assistance of Rand Merchant Bank, Discovery Limited is created in 1992 as a small specialist risk insurance company. Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS or the Scheme) is a non-profit medical scheme that runs on social solidarity principles, pooling member payments and managing them to support member healthcare fairly.

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Benefits & Options – 2024 Updates

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ESSENTIAL DELTA SAVER - NETWORK HOSPITAL PLAN WITH SAVINGS

Contributions/Savings
Monthly Contributions Savings
Main Member R2 673 R3 192 ---
Spouse/Adult dependent R2 017 R2 412 ---
Child (Max 3) R1 072 R1 284 Per child ---
Benefits
100% scheme rate in-hospital.
Delta hospitals to be used.
R10 200 upfront payment for planned procedure in non-network hospital.
Specialists who have an arrangement with Discovery covered in full.
Oncology: R250 00 per member, therafter 20% co-payment.
Cover for 27 chronic diseases: Medication from DSP. Must use a network GP to manage or a co-payment applies.
Day to Day expenses from savings.
MRI/CT scans: unlimited if part of hospital procedure.
MRI/CT scans: Out of hospital: R3670 from savings, balance hospital benefit: certain limitations. --- --- ---
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ESSENTIAL DELTA SAVER - NETWORK HOSPITAL PLAN WITH SAVINGS

Contributions/Savings
Monthly Contributions * Savings **
Main Member R2 673 * R2 574 R3 192 ** ---
Spouse/Adult dependent R2 017 * R1 943 R2 412 ** ---
Child (Max 3) R1 072 * R1 033 R1 284 (P/Child) ** ---
Benefits
100% scheme rate in-hospital.
Delta hospitals to be used.
R10 200 upfront payment for planned procedure in non-network hospital.
Specialists who have an arrangement with Discovery covered in full.
Oncology: R250 00 per member, therafter 20% co-payment.
Cover for 27 chronic diseases: Medication from DSP. Must use a network GP to manage or a co-payment applies.
Day to Day expenses from savings.
MRI/CT scans: unlimited if part of hospital procedure.
MRI/CT scans: Out of hospital: R3670 from savings, balance hospital benefit: certain limitations. --- --- ---

Essential Delta Saver Network Hospital Plan With Savings Application

Should you need help applying for the Essential Delta Saver Network Hospital Plan With Savings, please make use of our Medical Aid Application Form Help Page, and one of our Discovery consultants will contact you about the Essential Delta Saver Network Hospital Plan Options.

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Our medical aid consultants at Informed Healthcare Solutions are ready to assist you in getting the best possible benefits to premium value.

In conclusion, we invite you to give us a call on +27 21 712 8866 at any point in your decision-making process for further information about the Essential Delta Saver Network Hospital Plan.

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Essential Delta Saver 2024 FAQS

What is the Essential Delta Saver Hospital Plan by Discovery Health?

The Essential Delta Saver Hospital Plan provides unlimited private hospital cover at any Delta Network Hospital. Delta Saver provides complete cover for approved doctors and specialists. Doctors not on Discovery payment arrangement are covered up to the full Discovery Health Rate (DHR). Day-to-day expenses are deducted from the Delta Saver plan savings account. There is comprehensive medical aid cover for cancer, chronic disease, and a variety maternity benefits. The Severe Dental and Oral Surgery Benefit covers a specific list of operations and requires no upfront payment, use of a Delta Network hospital is required.

Does KeyCare Start cover dental surgery?

Essential Delta Saver pays for basic dental treatment in the dentist’s or dental specialist’s rooms. Funds are used from the day-to-day Medical Savings Account at 100% of the Discovery Health Rate. If the member does do not have any day-to-day savings, out of pocket payment will be needed. There is a Basic Dental Trauma Benefit for sudden and unexpected injuries to the teeth and mouth, annual limit of R65,150 per person. The Severe Dental And Oral Surgery Benefit covers a defined list of procedures, with no upfront payment when a Delta Network Hospital is used.

What are the Essential Delta Saver Maternity benefits?

The Essential Delta Saver benefits provide comprehensive cover for maternity and early childcare. The Maternity And Early Childhood Benefit does not affect your regular day-to-day savings, and includes healthcare services before and after birth. It is crucial to note that the maternity benefits will only take effect from the date of activation. Please contact Discovery prior to a planned pregnancy.

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