A short-term policy that covers the potential shortfall of your medical aid cover for hospitalisation, medical treatment and some out of hospital procedures.
Medical Gap Cover
Medical expense can easily escalate, and at a time when you or your family need good medical care, the last thing you want to be worried about is whether you can afford the bill.
Medical Gap Cover
Medical expense can easily escalate, and at a time when you or your family need good medical care, the last thing you want to be worried about is whether you can afford the bill.
What is it?
Why do you want it?
As you may know, most medical aid plans do not always cover all your medical costs, especially when it comes to expensive specialist consultations and procedures. Doctors often charge more than medical aid rates, which leaves the client paying in the shortfall or “gap”. Gap cover will help you with this shortfall.
Do you need it?
Yes, unless you could self-fund the shortfall in the event of hospitalisation or expensive medical treatments. If you have medical aid you should really consider gap cover. Medical practitioners can charge up to 600% more than medical aid rates! This leaves the patient with astronomical medical bills and their medical aid may not cover them all.
How much does it cost?
Gap cover costs, on average, between R220 to R600 per family per month, but can differ depending on the provider. Always check the benefits to make sure you know what is provided. Some popular benefit options to look out for:
- In-hospital treatment
- Co-payment benefit
- Additional cover for cancer
- Emergency room visits
- MRI, CT, radiotherapy
- Dialysis
- Chemotherapy
How can we help you?
Gap cover can be tricky to navigate. You need to carefully check all the wording, to see what is covered by the provider. attooh! can help you navigate this process and ensure you are covered when your medical aid requires you to fund expenses they don’t cover.
Speak to an advisor today
We also hate Spam. Your details will only be used for the purpose of helping you achieve your financial goals.
Book your free consultation
We also hate Spam. Your details will only be used for the purpose of helping you achieve your financial goals.