Worried about your health but can’t afford Medical Aid?

Friday, March 17, 2023

Are you worried about your health, but you can’t afford Medical Aid? Get Medical Insurance explores your other options.

Taking care of your health is a top priority. With the cost of medical care in South Africa, everyone needs good health cover. Unfortunately, Medical Aid is a little too far out of reach for most people. The good news is that there are other medical plans available if you can’t afford Medical Aid. While other medical plans don't give you the same benefits as Medical Aid, you still get good coverage. 

What can I do if I can’t afford Medical Aid?

Your health shouldn’t be something you have to sacrifice because you can't afford Medical Aid. You can still manage your healthcare costs without breaking the bank. 

If you can’t afford Medical Aid, you could buy a different type of medical plan, like a Medical Insurance plan.

*It’s important to remember that Medical Insurance is not the same as Medical Aid.

What cover do I get with Medical Insurance?

Medical Insurance is a good option if you can’t afford comprehensive medical cover. Medical Insurance gives you an affordable, cost-effective way to access private healthcare services.

Medical Insurance provides various day-to-day benefits to ensure you remain in good health. Medical Insurance covers some of the following:

  • Private doctor (General Practitioner) visits.
  • Virtual Doctor Consultations.
  • Nurse and Wellness Clinic Based Care.
  • Acute Medication.
  • Over the Counter (OTC) Medication.
  • Immunisation.
  • Chronic Medication.
  • HIV Programme.
  • Dentistry.
  • Optometry.
  • Maternity benefits (2D scans).
  • Health Screenings.

Accident Cover is often purchased as a buy-up option with Medical Insurance. Accident Cover gives you cover in a medical emergency caused by an accident. With Accident Cover, you get access to emergency transport, stabilisation and medical treatment.

Most people will, at some point in their life, need medical cover. While no medical plan will give you the same coverage as Medical Aid, you still need some cover. Medical Insurance combined with Accident Cover provides a more comprehensive coverage. You will have cover for both day-to-day and in-hospital medical expenses.

You need medical coverage. Get Medical Insurance can help. We provide affordable Medical Insurance and Accident Cover. Medical Insurance and Accident Cover could be the medical solution you're looking for.

Contact Get Medical Insurance today.