Be sure to compare different medical schemes' plans before you sign up for medical aid. In South Africa, getting the right medical aid or health insurance is vital to one's continued good health, so make sure that your medical aid plan meets your individual needs.
What to look for when comparing medical aids
Not all medical schemes offer the great benefits and cover levels Selfmed offers - have a look yourself!
When shopping around, really take a critical look at the levels of medical cover, day-to-day limits on medical expenses, the conditions for claiming as well as the chronic benefits on offer.
Compare a number of South African medical schemes in terms of credibility, size and stability. Then request free medical aid quotes for the medical aid plans that would be most suited to your individual needs, or the needs of your family, if you have children or other dependants.
Should you get confused or overwhelmed, it may be a good idea to consult a medical aid broker.
Consulting a medical aid broker
Brokers know the different medical aid plans on offer and should give you a good idea of which medical scheme and medical plan to join. Obtaining free comparative quotes from different medical schemes should not be too difficult.
Most of the big medical aid schemes can send you a free quote from their website, but you can also call their call centres to discuss a suitable policy based on your individual needs. Essentially, finding the perfect medical aid plan starts with matching your needs with the most suitable levels of cover offered by a credible scheme.
Contact a Selfmed medical aid consultant to start evaluating your medical aid options.
Learn more about:
How medical aids are funded.
Changing or switching your medical aid
