Guide to In-Hospital Prescribed Minimum Benefits
Overview
In terms of the Medical Schemes Act No. 131 of 1998, Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) are a set of defined benefits that all registered medical schemes in South Africa are obliged to provide for all their members.
All members have access to these benefits, irrespective of their chosen plan type. Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) ensure that all medical scheme members have access to continuous care to improve their health.
Discovery Health Medical Scheme plans are structured in such a way that the member’s chosen health plan provides comprehensive cover.
Some plans cost more but offer more comprehensive cover, while others have lower contributions with fewer benefits.
Irrespective of this, all our plans cover more than just the minimum benefits required by law.
Always consult your Health Plan Guide to see how you are covered.
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