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Benefit Comparison

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“This is a summary of the benefits of CompCare Wellness Medical Scheme. A copy of the current Rules may be obtained from the Administrator, if so required. The Rules of the Scheme will always take precedence over this summary.”

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Benefit Pinnacle Dynamix Symmetry Mumed Axis NetworX
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In Hospital
Private Hospitals Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, within Network
Limits Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited R550 000 p/b R1 100 000 p/f Unlimited R270 000 p/b R550 000 p/f
Specialists rate (AT = Agreed tariff) 200% AT 100% AT 100% AT 100% AT 100% AT 100% AT
Specialised Radiology including MRI, CT and PET Scans 100% AT Unlimited - first R2 000 subject to MSA/AFB/SPG. Accumulate to threshold 100% AT Unlimited - first R2 000 subject to MSA/AFB/SPG. Accumulate to threshold 100% AT limited to R12 720 p/f 100% AT limited to R11 000 p/f 100% AT limited to R12 720 p/f 100% AT subject to protocols and pre-auth, subject to AHL
Basic Radiology 100% AT Unlimited 100% AT Unlimited 100% AT Unlimited 100% AT limited to R20 000 p/f 100% AT Unlimited 100% AT subject to protocols and pre-auth, subject to OAL
Basic Pathology 100% AT Unlimited 100% AT Unlimited 100% AT limited to R20 000 p/f 100% AT limited to R22 000 p/f 100% AT Unlimited 100% AT subject to protocols and pre-auth, subject to AHL
Co-Payments As per list, can select to pay it from available MSA with no accumulation to threshold As per list, can select to pay it from available MSA with no accumulation to threshold As per list As per list As per list Exclusion List Applicable
Oncology Unlimited subject to pre-auth and protocols. DSP only Unlimited subject to pre-auth and protocols. DSP only Unlimited subject to pre-auth and protocols. DSP only Limited to AHL subject to pre-auth and protocols. DSP only Limited to AHL subject to pre-auth and protocols. DSP only Subject to protocols. DSP only
Day to day benefits
Description Claims are initially paid from the annual Medical Savings Account (20% of contributions). Once savings become exhausted claims are paid from an Annual Flexi Benefit (AFB) equal to 5% of contributions, where after the member is liable for the Self Payment Gap. During this period claims will accumulate to the Threshold Level at the Agreed Tariff (AT). Once the Threshold Level is reached, specific above threshold benefits will be available up to an overall above threshold limit of R6 360 p/b and R12 720 p/f, with sub-limits Claims are paid at 100% of the AT, from the annual Medical Savings Account (15% of contributions). Once savings become exhausted claims are paid from an Annual Flexi Benefit (AFB) equal to 5% of contributions, where after the member is liable for the Self Payment Gap. During this period claims will accumulate to the Threshold Level at the Agreed Tariff (AT). Once the Threshold Level is reached, specific above threshold benefits will be available up to a limit of R4 240 p/b and R8 480 p/f, with sub-limits Claims are initially paid from the Medical Savings Account (MSA), thereafter claims are paid from an Annual Flexi benefit (AFB). Once the AFB is exhausted certain additional benefits are available
MSA: P: R 2 916 A: R1 860 C: R684
AFB limit: P: R2 914 A: R1 850 C: R694
Claims are initially paid from the Medical Savings Account (MSA), thereafter claims are paid from an Annual Flexi benefit (AFB). Once the AFB is exhausted certain additional benefits are available
MSA: P: R 2 196 A: R1 380 C: R552
AFB limit: P: R2 204 A: R1 370 C: R548
PMB cover. Post operative rehabilitation benefits for physiotherapy, occupational therapy and biokinetics, limited to R2 300 for 14 days. Pre-authorisation, PMB's and protocols apply If services are rendered by DSP Network providers, benefits will be paid at the Agreed Tariff (AT) up to specified limits. Some benefits are subject to an Annual Flex Benefit (AFB): R2 120 p/b, R3 180 p/f
Chronic medicines Subject to the Mediscor Standard formulary, MRP applies. Covers 72 Conditions (26 CDL and 46 Non-CDL). Unlimited for 26 CDL conditions. Non-CDL Chronic medication is paid from the MSA, AFB and the Self Payment Gap - limited to R8 480 p/b and R12 720 p/f. Above threshold benefits are limited to R3 180 p/f, subject to the overall above threshold limit. Insulin dependant patients can join diabetes program with preferred provider CDE. 25% co-payment for voluntary use of non-formulary or non generic medicines. Have the choice to pay co-payments from available MSA with no accumulation to threshold Subject to the Mediscor Standard formulary, MRP applies. Covers 61 Conditions (26 CDL and 36 Non-CDL). Unlimited for 26 CDL conditions. Non-CDL Chronic medication is paid from the MSA, AFB, and Self Payment Gap - limited to R6 360 p/b and R10 600 p/f. Above threshold benefits are limited to R2 120 p/f, subject to the overall above threshold limit. Insulin dependant patients can join diabetes program with preferred provider CDE. 25% co-payment for voluntary use of non-formulary or non-generic medicines. Have the choice to pay these co-payments from available savings with no accumulation to threshold Subject to the Mediscor Basic formulary, MRP applies. Covers 46 Conditions (26 CDL and 20 Non-CDL). R3 180 p/b and R4 770 p/f for CDL and non-CDL chronic medication. Once the benefit is depleted, CDL medicines are unlimited. Not subject to MSA or AFB. 25% co-payment for voluntary use of non-formulary or non-generic medicines Subject to the Mediscor Basic formulary, MRP applies. Covers 26 CDL conditions and 1 non-CDL condition. Unlimited and not subject to MSA or AFB. 25% co-payment for voluntary use of non-formulary on non-generic medicines Subject to the Mediscor Core formulary, MRP applies. Covers 26 CDL conditions and 1 non-CDL condition. Unlimited. 25% Co-payment for voluntary use of non-formulary or non-generic medicines Subject to the Universal Care formulary, FRP applies. 26 CDL conditions and 1 non-CDL condition. Unlimited only if prescribed by DSP network provider and dispensed within Network pharmacy or dispensing doctor. Voluntary use of chronic out of network as well as use of non-formulary medication will be for the member's own account
Other prescribed medicines/Acute medicines 25% co-payment on all non-generic medicines Initially paid from the member's MSA, AFB and Self Payment Gap, thereafter an above threshold benefit of R2 650 p/f is available, subject to the overall above threshold limit Initially paid from the member's MSA, AFB and Self Payment Gap, thereafter an above threshold limit of R2 120 p/f is available, subject to overall above threshold limit Paid from family MSA and AFB Paid from family MSA and AFB No benefit Unlimited if prescribed by a DSP network GP or by a specialist if the specialist was referred by a network DSP GP. No cover for non formulary medicine or out of network GP/Specialist
GP Visits Subject to MSA, AFB and Self Payment Gap thereafter unlimited. Paid at 100% AT Subject to MSA, AFB and Self Payment Gap thereafter unlimited. Paid at 100% AT Initially paid from family MSA and AFB, thereafter unlimited. Paid at 100% AT. Unlimited consultations excludes any room procedures and materials Initially paid from family MSA and AFB, thereafter balance of specified nr of visits available. Balance of visits after MSA and AFB are depleted excludes room procedures and materials. M: 6 visits, M + 1: 8 visits, M + 2: 10 visits, M + 3+: 11 visits No benefit Unlimited at a DSP network GP
Specialist 200% AT. Initially paid from MSA, AFB, Self Payment Gap, thereafter an above threshold benefit of R3 180 p/f subject to overall above threshold benefit 100% AT. Initially paid from MSA, AFB and Self Payment Gap, thereafter an above threshold benefit of R2 750 p/f subject to overall above threshold benefit 100% AT. Initially paid from family MSA, thereafter the AFB 100% AT. Initially paid from family MSA, thereafter the AFB No benefit 100% AT. 2 visits p/b, max 3 per annum. Two additional ante-natal visits per pregnancy. Subject to referral by DSP network GP. Pre-auth required for specialist consult. Subject to AFB
Radiology and Pathology Initially paid from MSA, AFB and Self Payment Gap, thereafter an above threshold benefit of R3 180 p/f, subject to overall above threshold benefit Initially paid from MSA, AFB and Self Payment Gap, thereafter an above threshold benefit of R2 120 p/f, subject to overall above threshold benefit 100% AT. Initially paid from family MSA, thereafter the AFB 100% AT. Initially paid from family MSA, thereafter the AFB No benefit Unlimited (subject to specific codes) if referred by network DSP GP
Conservative dentistry Subject to MSA, AFB and Self Payment Gap, thereafter unlimited Subject to MSA and Self Payment Gap, thereafter unlimited Initially paid from AFB, thereafter unlimited 100% AT. Initially paid from family MSA and AFB, thereafter unlimited No benefit Paid from the AFB. One consult p/b per annum. Preventative care, infection control, fillings, extractions and dental x-rays. Subject to protocols
Specialised dentistry 100% AT. Paid from MSA and AFB limited to R10 600 p/b. No above threshold benefit 100% AT. Paid from MSA and AFB limited to R 8 000 p/b and R11 130 p/f including hospital and related costs. No above threshold benefit 100% AT. Paid from family MSA and AFB. Limited to R5 340 p/b, subject to scheme protocols 100% AT. Paid from family MSA and AFB. Limited to R1 430 p/b, subject to scheme protocols No benefit No benefit unless PMB. Subject to protocols and AFB
Optometry Consultation & Lenses x2 Eye examinations p/b, paid from MSA and AFB. Lenses subject to MSA and AFB, limited to R3 180 p/b. No above threshold benefit x2 Eye examinations p/b, paid from MSA and AFB. Lenses subject to MSA and AFB, limited to R2 550 p/b. No above threshold benefit x1 Eye examination p/b. Initially paid from MSA and AFB, thereafter the balance of the limit applies - limited to R1 430 p/b x1 Eye examination p/b. Initially paid from MSA and AFB, limited to R1 100 p/b max R3 190 p/f No benefit 1 visit p/b every second year. Subject to AFB. Clear plastic single vision (limited to R640) or bifocal lenses (limited to R800) every second year. No benefit for contact lenses. Subject to AFB
Optometry Frames Max of R1 600 - 1 frame p/b per annum - included in lenses limit Max of R1 060 - 1 frame p/b per annum - included in lenses limit Max of R750 - 1 frame p/b per annum - included in lenses limit Max of R550 - 1 frame p/b per annum - included in lenses limit No benefit Limited to range of frames within DSP network. Subject to AFB
Auxiliaries Paid from MSA, AFB and Self Payment Gap - limited to R5 300 p/f thereafter an above threshold benefit of R2 120 p/f for physiotherapy and biokinetics, subject to overall above threshold benefit Paid from MSA, AFB and Self Payment Gap - limited to R3 700 p/f thereafter an above threshold benefit of R1 375 p/f for physiotherapy and biokinetics, subject to overall above threshold benefit 100 % AT. Paid from MSA and AFB, limited to R2 120 p/b Comparative Benefit Summary This booklet is a summary of the benefits of CompCare Wellness Medical Scheme. A copy of the current rules may be obtained from the 100% AT. Paid from MSA and AFB, limited to R1 375 p/b and R2 200 p/f No benefit No benefit unless PMB. Subject to protocols and AFB