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From small visits to the doctor, to an appendectomy, medical costs can be crippling, especially in emergency situations. When you don’t have the right cover you don’t have access to crucial funds for you and your family, and these costs often lead to unnecessary financial stress. Hippo will get you medical aid quotes in a flash, and you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that you have the right medical cover.
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A quick guide to Medical Aid Cover
Medical aid for students
Medical Aid for students offers financial cover for health-related expenses at an affordable price for those who have become too old to stay on their parent’s policy but are not yet permanently employed and are still studying at a tertiary institution.
Medical aid for pregnant women
Medical schemes offer comprehensive or hospital plan cover to expecting moms to provide for their medical needs. If you have comprehensive cover, your essential antenatal consultations as well as in-hospital childbirth are covered.
Medical aid for pensioners
Medical Aid for pensioners offers financial cover for health-related expenses specifically for those at the stage of retirement. Medical Aid schemes in South Africa do not have an age restriction, but a fee does apply if you start your cover for the first time after 35.
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Statistics show that only 17.5% of South Africans are covered by a Medical Aid.
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