Medical Aids

[Safferbeauty]

Hi there. I am a single 30 year old lady. I am not earning a huge amount right now simply because I am studying as well. Probably just under R2,000 a month. I am thinking I do need to stat looking into getting a medical aid as u never know when you might need it etc. What would u guys recommend and a reasonably cheap price?

 

[guest2013-1]

If I were you I'd just start a savings account and put R200 into it each month and label it as my "medical aid". You don't earn a lot and the coverage you will get for what you can afford will be daylight robbery for when you really need to pay for stuff.

 

[SinghDude]

@ OP


I suggest you have a look at hospital plans which would be a better option considering your financial status.

Sound medical aids range well in excess off R1000 for a single member.

 

[ITCynic]

Momentum Health offers a hospital plan for low income earners from about R 360 per month.

Check out this link near the bottom of the page : http://www.medicalaidcomparisons.co.za/momentumcomp.aspx

 

[lerouc]

Key Care from Discovery?
http://www.discovery.co.za/portal/loggedout-individual/keycare-series-2012

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

If I were you I'd just start a savings account and put R200 into it each month and label it as my "medical aid". You don't earn a lot and the coverage you will get for what you can afford will be daylight robbery for when you really need to pay for stuff.

That might cover day-to-day stuff, but one would need at least a hospital plan. If you get nailed with a R500,000 bill then it could leave you in a financial mess, let alone for someone earning R2,000 pm.

 

[D3x!]

Agree, try get a hospital plan.

 

[MR V]

Keycare discovery would be your best bet, check it out, it covers some out of hospital benefits as well.

 

[Safferbeauty]

I have a hospital plan at the moment so I will stick with that but will open a savings account and put some money away in there. Thanks.