Not all medical schemes offer the great benefits and cover levels Selfmed offers - have a look yourself!
When shopping around and doing medical aid comparisons, 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 medical aids in South Africa in terms of credibility, size and stability. Then request medical aid quotes online 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.

Brokers know the difference between medical aids in South Africa and each of their plans on offer, and should be able to give you a good idea of which medical scheme and medical option to join. Obtaining free comparative quotes from different medical schemes should not be too difficult.

Most of the big medical aids 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.