How Much Does Medical Aid Cost in South Africa? (2026)
What really drives medical aid contributions in South Africa, the main plan types, the 2026 SARS tax credit, and how to budget. An independent broker guide.
Category Medical Aid
How to Choose a Medical Aid in South Africa (2026 Guide)
By Hagop Jaghlassian, CEO · Reviewed by Roxanne Hurter-Ehlers Choosing a medical aid is one of the bigger financial decisions a South African household makes, and the cheapest option is rarely the right one. The plan that fits you depends…
Gap Cover in South Africa: The Complete Guide (2026)
By Martin Janse van Rensburg, Sales Manager and Financial Advisor · Reviewed by Roxanne Hurter-Ehlers Gap Cover is one of the most misunderstood products in South African healthcare. In short, it is an insurance policy that pays the difference between…
A Complete Review of BestMed: Plans, Reviews, Prices, and Packages
BestMed has been around since 1964 and is the largest self administered scheme in South Africa. Additionally, BestMed is the fourth largest open medical scheme and has over 200 000 health clients. The scheme offers a wide range of plans…
Bonitas vs Momentum Health: Comprehensive Comparison, Packages, Prices, and Reviews
In this article, Bonitas vs Momentum Health we will take a closer look between the two, their pricing, reviews and packages. Bonitas is a well-known medical aid provider in South Africa, with over 40 years of experience in delivering affordable…
List of Medical Aid Schemes in South Africa
South Africa has 71 medical schemes registered with the Council for Medical Schemes: 16 are open to the public and 55 are restricted to specific employers or industries. The open schemes you can join in 2026 include Discovery Health, Bonitas,…
Everything you need to know about Medical Aid in South Africa
What is Medical Aid? Medical aid in South Africa provides healthcare coverage for necessary medical needs and offers access to private healthcare services. Medical aid providers, also known as medical schemes, are regulated by the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS)…
Complete list of Bonitas Network Plans in South Africa 2024
Today we’re walking you through the complete list of Bonitas Network Plans in South Africa 2024. Curemed is an independent Financial Advisory firm with over 30 years in the industry. We specialise in health, wealth and short-term insurance. Curemed’s experienced…
Complete list of Medical Aids under R1000
In short: medical aid under R1000 in 2026 Affordable medical aid plans under R1000: a 2026 guide by Curemed Curemed is an independent, FSCA-licensed financial advisory firm specialising in medical aid. We work alongside the top medical schemes in South…
Momentum Health vs Discovery Health: Comprehensive Comparison, Reviews, Prices, and Packages
Momentum Health vs Discovery Health are two of the most popular Medical Schemes in South Africa. Momentum Health has been in the industry for over 50 years with one of its specialities being Medical Aid. Along with medical aid, Momentum…