Overview
Preventive screening is important as early detection improves long-term clinical outcomes.
Make sure you detect medical conditions early so that you can get the best care.
The Screening and Prevention Benefit covers screening tests, a seasonal flu vaccination (during pregnancy, for members registered for certain chronic conditions, registered healthcare professionals and members older than 65 years) and a pneumococcal vaccine on all Discovery Health Medical Scheme plans.
Clinical entry criteria may apply.
Having these specific tests does not affect your day-to-day benefits, where applicable.
Some of these tests and treatments have set frequency limits.
Once you have reached the frequency limit for the tests set out below, any additional screening and preventive tests and treatments will be paid from your available day-to-day benefits, where applicable.
The screening tests and flu vaccinations must be referred and done by an appropriately registered healthcare professional, and network provider where applicable.
The Screening and Prevention Benefit does not cover the cost of any related consultations.
Consultations are covered from the available funds in your day-to-day benefits, where applicable, unless they relate to a Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) diagnosis.