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In-hospital Benefit

This Major Medical Benefit includes cover for hospitalisation, as well as certain specialised procedures and treatment, and specialised scans. It gives you option-specific benefits that cover you if you’re hospitalised or need to have surgery.

  • 7 days’ supply of take-home medication on discharge.
  • Covers certain scans done in hospital.
  • Easy pre-authorisation done on the Momentum App.

What does the In-hospital Benefit cover?

Your hospital accounts and costs related to your stay in a hospital, as well as certain procedures performed both in- or out-of-hospital, are covered, subject to pre-authorisation.

The following is an overview of the cover provided across our 6 medical aid options.


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  • Hospital accounts are covered in full at the rate agreed with the hospital group.
  • Specialists are covered up to 100% of the Momentum Medical Scheme Rate.
  • No annual limit applies.

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  • Hospital accounts are covered in full at the rate agreed with the hospital group.
  • Specialists are covered up to 100% of the Momentum Medical Scheme Rate. A R1 920 co-payment per authorisation applies, except for car accidents, maternity confinements, and emergency treatment. An additional co-payment may apply for specialised procedures.
  • No annual limit applies.

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  • Hospital accounts are covered in full at the rate agreed with the hospital group.
  • Specialists are covered up to 100% of the Momentum Medical Scheme Rate. A R1 920 co-payment per authorisation applies, except for car accidents, maternity confinements, and emergency treatment. An additional co-payment may apply for specialised procedures.
  • No annual limit applies.

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  • Hospital accounts are covered in full at the rate agreed with the hospital group.
  • Specialists are covered up to 200% of the Momentum Medical Scheme Rate. Co-payments may apply for certain specialised procedures or treatment.
  • No annual limit applies.

Hospital provider
Happy mom and dad riding bicycles outdoors with their two children riding their bicycles ahead of their mother and father.
Cover
  • Hospital accounts are covered in full at the rate agreed with the hospital group.
  • Specialists are covered up to 200% of the Momentum Medical Scheme Rate. Co-payments may apply for certain specialised procedures or treatment.
  • No annual limit applies.

Hospital provider
An elderly woman and man, happily riding horses outdoors with mountains in the background.
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  • Hospital accounts are covered in full at the rate agreed with the hospital group.
  • Specialists are covered up to 300% of the Momentum Medical Scheme Rate.
  • No annual limit applies.

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  • Any hospital.

Pre-authorisation for in-hospital benefits

You can get pre-authorisation once benefits have been verified and the Scheme Rules and protocols have been applied. If the hospital or your doctor obtains the authorisation on your behalf, you will need to verify with us if there are any co-payments or shortfalls because of not using a Designated Service Provider or resulting from benefit limits or protocols.

Important to know

Am I responsible for obtaining pre-authorisation?

You are responsible for obtaining pre-authorisation from Momentum Medical Scheme at least 48 hours before you and/or your dependants are admitted to a hospital or day clinic, receive specialised treatment covered under the Specialised Procedures/Treatment benefit, or have a specialised scan, such as MRI or CT scans.
What happens if I don't get a pre-authorisation for a procedure?

If authorisation is not obtained, a 30% co-payment will apply on all accounts related to the event and the Scheme will cover 70% of the negotiated tariff, provided authorisation would have been granted according to the Rules and protocols of the Scheme.
What happens in the case of an emergency?

In the case of an emergency, you, a family member, or a friend may obtain authorisation within 72 hours of admittance.
What happens if I don't use a network hospital?

  • Ingwe Option: Members who choose Ingwe Network or Ingwe Connect Network and do not use this provider will have a co-payment of 30% on the hospital account. Members who choose State hospitals and do not use this provider will have a co-payment. This co-payment will be the difference in the cost between state facility charges and the amount charged by the provider they use.
  • Evolve Option: Members who do not use Evolve Network hospitals will have a 30% co-payment on their hospital account.
  • Custom, Incentive and Extender Options: Members who choose Associated hospitals and do not use them, will be liable for a 30% co-payment on their hospital account.

Want a quote?

You'll get a quote reflecting the medical aid contribution at the end of the process.

Need advice?

An accredited healthcare consultant will call you to discuss our medical aid options and benefits.

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