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2. How do international students pay for the medical aid?
International students need to pay for 6 or 12 months upfront, however Home Affairs normally want 12-months duration.
3. What does the medical aid offer in terms of hospital and day-to-day benefits?
Unlimited hospitalisation in private hospitals, consultations with doctors, virtual consults, prescribed medications, specialist consultations, and more.
4. Are there additional wellness benefits?
Yes, you can get access to Wellness benefits at no added cost, giving access to Lifestyle advice, Health and Fitness assessments, a Digital coach, wellness rewards, virtual Doctor services for 24/7 medical consultations.
Whether its services or coverage, for hospital stays, exclusive advantages for study visa holders or emergency medical transportation, they have you covered. Benefits like: Your Finest Medical Aid for Study Permit. To register at a South African academic institution, it is compulsory to obtain a study permit VISA for the duration of your studies and this medical aid qualifies you for an International Study Visa and is recognised by Home Affairs for education visa needs! It is an approved and accredited medical aid partner of the International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) for the past 22 years.
Includes a unique study visa benefit, which covers the single view chest x-ray, radiology report and medical report in South Africa, if you need for your study visa. Payment is generally for 12-months - depending upon the rules of your academic institution - and you need to deposit for that period.
Trusted partner – Medical scheme of choice for more than 1 000 000 students over the past 33 years. Their core purpose is to provide sustainable access to appropriate cost-effective healthcare for a growing pool of student members A first-class digital platform offering various channels from WhatsApp, web chat and self- service.
Please use me to apply, as I will get your certificate to you soonest. Tell me when done so I can immediately process for you at NO added fee! 083 655 2164 You must consult the schemes/company product brochures and rules for comprehensive benefit descriptions. We will offer you the best help at no cost! Medical aid pays healthcare costs. Disclaimer, Medical Disclosure Find a Health Clinic close to you. South African rights reserved. Last update: November 5, 2024Experience a wide range of healthcare benefits.
More than 1 million students trust this medical aid as the best choice for affordable and value-driven healthcare.
(Please use the blue links to see the medical benefits, limits, cost and how they work.)Join today and get access to cost-effective healthcare solutions from ONLY R 541 per month!
(R 589 pm from 2025)
12-months requires: From Dec 2024 to end Nov 2025 = R 7,020International Students:
Please confirm the minimum duration of cover required by your Academic Institution and the South African Embassy /Department of Home Affairs.
Please check the confirmation letter handed in with the study permit VISA application, as there should always be a specific end date.Your Benefits as a Full-Time International or Local Student
In hospital
(Local students can choose a Network hospital giving access to a different GP list with more network doctors on the network)
Out of hospital
You need a prescription to collect medicine at a pharmacy.
It includes Hello Doctor virtual consultations with a qualified doctor, from the comfort of your home, or wherever you may find yourself at the time.
Choose a frame from a specific range to avoid paying extra from your pocket.
You can do the assessment at any Clicks, Dis-Chem, MediRite or Pick n Pay pharmacy clinic.Send me your application to process it - get your study visa certificate - generally within 2 days!
So, why choose this medical aid?
3rd largest medical scheme in South Africa covering more than 155 000 families.International students
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