Is Bankmed part of discovery?
Bankmed and Discovery Health Medical Scheme are two separate legal entities. No relationship exists between Bankmed and Discovery Health Medical Scheme.
Does Bankmed cover homeopathy?
Does Bankmed pay for homeopathic medication? Yes, homeopathic medicines may be claimed from your available medication benefits, but only if referred to by a doctor to treat a medical condition, meaning there must be a specific diagnosis.
Does Bankmed cover circumcision?
We pay for Pap smears and offer a circumcision benefit on all Plans and female birth control on all Plans except the Essential Plan. Members also have cover for HIV counselling and testing as well as a full HIV treatment programme if they need it.
Is Discovery and Bankmed the same?
Discovery Vitality is a separate legal entity from the Bankmed Medical Scheme (“the Scheme”) and its administrator. Similarly the Vitality Programme is a separate product and offering to the medical cover provided by the Scheme.
Does Bankmed cover Counselling?
The Bankmed Online Stress Assessment can help you assess your mental-health status. You can log in to conduct the assessment at www.bankmed.co.za. SADAG’s helpline number (0800-21-22-23) offers free telephonic counselling, information and referrals for various mental health issues.
Does Bankmed cover ADHD?
These include conditions such as depression, diabetes, hypertension, asthma and epilepsy. The Chronic Disease List does not include conditions such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), psoriasis, osteoarthritis, and allergic rhinitis.
What is the best medical aid in South Africa?
This chart shows member distribution across the top 5 Medical Aids in South Africa.
- Discovery Health. Members: 1.14 million. Beneficiaries: 2.46 million.
- Bonitas Medical Fund. Members: 273,285. Beneficiaries: 602,415.
- Momentum Health. Members: 100 936. Beneficiaries: 200 062.
- Medshield. Members: 84,860.
- Fedhealth. Members: 72,945.
Can you have Vitality on Bankmed?
In addition to and support of “your Good Health”, Bankmed brings you Vitality. Please note that any communication with regards to Vitality and its rewards will be provided by Discovery Vitality.
Can I get medical aid for my child only?
Whether it is a full (comprehensive) medical aid or a medical aid hospital plan only, a child or children need to be under a main member who is 18 years and older. A person’s health status or employment does not matter. It’s a matter of the age of the main member.
How long does a Bankmed claim take?
within 48 hours
We are also able to process electronic claims within 48 hours of receipt. The processed claim will reflect on your next e-mail Claim Notification. Your smartphone goes wherever you go, and so does your ability to submit claims. The Bankmed App is a free app for Android, Apple and BlackBerry smartphones and tablets.