SAMWUMED Beneﬁts€¦ · Cnr Trematon & Lascelles Streets, Athlone, Cape Town, 7760 | Phone: 0860 104 117 / 021 697 9000 | Email: [email protected] | . R3 700 Beneﬁt Available

SAMWUMED Benefits

Cnr Trematon & Lascelles Streets, Athlone, Cape Town, 7760 | Phone: 0860 104 117 / 021 697 9000 | Email: [email protected] | www.samwumed.org

R3 700Benefit Available

Main Member


Dependent 1


Dependent 2


Dependent 3

R7 710 per family per year.GP & Specialist, Procedures & Tests

2019 Benefits Option B

R 3 150 Benefit Available

Main Member

R 4 200Benefit Available

Dependent 1


Dependent 2


Dependent 3

Sub-limit of R1 180 per family per year

Emergency Treatment

R6 000 per beneficiary per year

Benefit limit is R3 150

per beneficiary per year

Benefit limit is

2019 Benefits Option A

GP CONSULTATIONS, VISITS AND PROCEDURES

Option A Members and their dependents on Option A are covered for treatments by gps, either at the gps’ rooms or the members’ home.

They, along with their dependents are also covered for emergency treatment and procedures.

Specialist consultations, procedures and out of hospital limit is also covered.

Condition

The emergency treatment sub-limit is included in gp consultations, visits and procedures limit.

GP & SPECIALIST CONSULTATIONS, VISITS, PROCEDURES & TESTS

Option B

Aside from GP Consultations, Visits and Procedures, Members under Option B receive get additional benefits in the form of Specialists Visits and Consultations and Tests.

Condition

The benefits are subject to the Scheme’s network of doctors and the appointment of a family practitioner.

GP Consultations, Visits & Procedures GP & Specialist Consultations & Visits family limit, per year.

Health Care Benefits

Doctor Benefits



GP & Specialist Consultations & Visits family limit, per year.

R13 950per family per year

Normal deliveryR17 400per family per year

Normal delivery

SPECIFIC HOSPITALISATION BENEFITS

SAMWUMED covers its members for a variety of in-patient hospitalisation procedures. They include:

Maternity: Caesarean section and Normal delivery

Abortion:Threatened abortion (miscarriage).Incomplete abortion (when some products of conception have been passed, but some remain inside the uterus).Inevitable abortion (also known as spontaneous abortion and pregnancy loss).

Members will need a pre-authorisation or approval before hospitalisation.Members are also required to be hospitalised and treated at Scheme network hospitals (DSP).Scheme rules and PMB protocols apply.Member “Take Home” medication is limited to 7-days’ supply.

The conditions to access the benefits are the following:


Hospitalisation R1 500 000per family per year

In-patient


Caesarean R26 100per family per year

Elective Caesarean Section


Threatened abortionor miscarriage

R6 400 per family per year

Threatened abortionor miscarriage


Incomplete abortionR17 750 per family per year

Incomplete abortion


Inevitable abortionR17 750per family per year

Inevitable abortion


Voluntary abortion R4 650

per family per year

Voluntary abortion

CONDITIONS


Hospital Benefits




Medication Benefits


Dependent 3

The Scheme covers members on both Option A and Option B and their dependents for various types of medication, including prescribed, dispensed for acute; or a chronic condition including over the counter medicines.

Prescribed (A drug or medicine that legally requires a letter or prescription from a medical Practitioner for a pharmacy or any place that dispenses medicine to make it available to the member and or his or her dependents).

Dispensed (Dispensing refers to the process of preparing and giving medicine to a named person on the basis of a prescription).

Acute (This is medicines that have been issued by the GP but not added to a member’s repeat prescription records). For the member to get additional medicines, they require a visit to their GP for a review before it is added onto their repeat prescription).

Over-the-counter medicine (This is medicine that may be sold at pharmacies or other shops without a doctor's prescription).


Dependent 4


Dependent 1


Main Member

R140per day

Over the Counter Sub Limit:

R2900beneficiary per year

Sub Limit for Prescribed,Dispensed or Acute:


Dependent 2


Main Member


Dependent 1


Dependent 4

R4 350 beneficiary per year

Sub Limit for Prescribed, Dispensed or Acute:


Over the Counter Limit:R660

per family per year

Over the Counter Limit:

R180per day

Over the Counter Sub Limit:

CONDITIONSMembers must be prepared to pay 25% co-payment (payment by the member of a portion of the cost incurred) when they use a pharmacy that is not on the Scheme’s list of service providers.

They must also be prepared to pay 25% co-payment (payment by the member of a portion of the cost incurred) when use out-of-formulary medication or medicines that are outside of those recommended by the Scheme.

Member cover includes the use of alternative healthcare medication. However,

it must be registered with the Medicines Control Council.

The benefit is limited to the Scheme’s approved list of medicines (Medicine Formularies and Exclusion Lists).

To access Chronic medication, your treating doctor will need to call our Managed Care Provider, Medscheme on 0860 33 33 87 to register your Chronic Medication

Access to benefits is subject to family limit.

MEDICATION

2019 Benefits Option A 2019 Benefits Option B



Optometry Benefits


SAMWUMED members on both Option A and Option B qualify for optical (eye) cover.

Option A members are covered for eye tests, frames and lenses.Option B members are covered for eye tests, frames, lenses as well as contact lenses.

OPTICAL

ConditionsThe following conditions apply for members accessing the optical benefits:

Benefit Available of R2 100per beneficiary per year.

Sub-limit of R3 150beneficiary per year.

R6 300per family subject to prescribed cycles.

R810available benefit per beneficiary.

Frames:

100% of the lower costor Optical Assistant Tariff

White lenses:

100% of the lower cost or Scheme Tariff.Up to a maximum of R370

per pair and subject to aprescription of +0.50/-0.50

and above.

Photochromic lenses:

100% of the lower costs or Optical Association’s Tariff.

Fixed or gradient tints up to 35%:

R8 450per family subject to prescribed cycles.

R1 050benefit per beneficiary.

Frames:

100% of the lower of costor Optical Assistant Tariff.

White lenses:

100% of the lower cost or Optical Assistant Tariff. Up to a maximum of R370per pair and subject to a prescription of +0.50/-0.50 and above.

Photochromic lenses:

100% of the lower of costs or Optical Assistant Tariff.

Fixed or gradient tints up to 35%:

Contact lensesWith a prescription reading of -0.75 or +1.00 and above: 100% of the lower of costs or Optical Assistant Tariff.Up to a maximum of R2 350 per beneficiary.Subject to a two year cycle

A visit to an ophthalmologist (treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye) requires a referral from an optometrist (eye care practitioner) or GP.Exclusions apply, including but not limited to repairs.Spectacle lenses and contact lenses cannot be obtained at the same time or simultaneously.Two year benefit cycle applies for frames and lenses.One eye test consultation per beneficiary per year is allowed.Access to benefits is subject to family limit.




Dentistry Benefits

Benefit Available: R10 600Dependent 3

Benefit Available: R3 300Main Member




Benefit Available: R7 050Main Member

DENTISTRYMembers and their dependents are covered for basic and advanced dentistry services, depending on the Benefit option. Dentistry is the treatment of diseases and other conditions that affect the teeth and gums.

The benefits include:

Members have to claim according to the Scheme’s approved cycles outlined below:

Full dentures - Every three years.Partial dentures - Every two years.For members on Option B who qualify for Advanced dentistry - orthodontic, crown and bridge treat-ment work is subject to approval by the Scheme. The clinical motivation can be emailed to: [email protected]

Fillings.Root canal treatments (dental treatment for removing infection from inside a tooth and protecting a tooth from future infections.)Scaling (which refers to deep cleaning of teeth that reaches below the gum line to remove plaque build-up).Polishing.Extractions (removal of teeth).Fissure sealants (treatment aimed at preventing tooth decay); Denture repairs (a removable plate or frame holding one or more artificial teeth).

CONDITIONS



2019 Benefits Option A 2019 Benefits Option B



Maternity Benefits

MATERNITY BENEFITS

FREQUENCYAt least first trimester of pregnancy

CONDITIONSLimited to first 3 months of pregnancy

FREQUENCY100 % of Scheme rate. Limited to two ultrasounds per benefit per year for maternity.

CONDITIONSLimited to two screenings per member per year

FREQUENCY8 Ante-Natal consultations per maternity event

CONDITIONSLimited to 8 Ante-Natal consultations per maternity

SAMWUMED’s Maternity Programme helps expecting moms to receive the help they need to better take better care of themselves and their unborn baby by taking advantage of a wide range of maternity preventative care and early detection benefits.

ConditionExpecting members have to register onto the Programme on: 0860 33 3387

Folic Acid

Ultrasounds

Ante Natal Consultations

Vitamins

HIC Screening

Pap Smear (6 weeks

Post-Partum)

FREQUENCYLimited to one per benefit per year. Within 6

weeks post-partum (post birth)

CONDITIONSLimited to one per benefit per year

FREQUENCYScreen of first test per maternity

event. Within 1st trimester (first three months)

CONDITIONSLimited to one per member per year

FREQUENCYIron Supplements

CONDITIONSLimited to first 3 months of pregnancy



Prostheses Benefits


PROSTHESES BENEFITSAMWUMED provides cover for both internal and external prostheses. These are artificial body parts such as legs, arms and eyes.

Conditions

The following conditions apply in order to activate the benefits:

Members have to submit a clinical (medical) motivation and costing for pre-authorisation (prior approval) by the Scheme.The Scheme has the right to buy artificial limbs on behalf of the member and the cost billed against the member’s benefit.

Included with in-patient benefit.


Benefit AvailableR26 100 per family per year.

Internal


External

Included within-patient benefit.

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Benefit AvailableR25 600

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Internal



External




Radiology and Radiography Benefits


MRI/CAT or similar scans limited




Benefit AvailableR2, 300


General

Benefit AvailableR8,500


Specialised*

RADIOLOGY AND RADIOGRAPHY BENEFITSAMWUMED offers its members general and specialised radiology and radiography benefits. In both cases in and out-of-hospital cover is provided.

The radiology cover includes two ultrasounds per pregnancy.

For specialised treatment, the cover is included with In-patient benefit.

Conditions

Per Member Benefits (PMB) protocols apply for specialised in and out-of-hospital benefits.




Physiotherapy Benefits


PHYSIOTHERAPY BENEFITSAMWUMED members are covered for both in and out of hospital pathology treatment (diagnosis of diseases based on the laboratory analysis of bodily fluids such as blood and urine, as well as tissues.)

Both benefits are Included with specialist benefit.

Conditions

In both out-of-hospital and in-hospital treatments, clinical (medical) motivations are required for authorisation and approval of continued consultations after the first two visits.Option A is limited to (PMB) conditions onlyOption B is not limited to (PMB) conditionsBoth are also subject to Scheme networks providers.


Internal

Benefit AvailableR1 780 per beneficiary per year

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Pathology Benefits


PATHOLOGY BENEFITSAMWUMED members are covered for both in and out of hospital pathology treatment (diagnosis of diseases based on the laboratory analysis of bodily fluids such as blood and urine, as well as tissues.)

Benefit is included within the specialist benefits on Option A.

ConditionsBoth benefits are subject to Scheme network.*



In-HospitalBenefit AvailableR8 700 per family per year.




Appliances Benefits


APPLIANCES BENEFITMembers and their dependents are covered for medical and surgical appliances. This benefit is to help patients with movement challenges. An example here would be artificial legs and arms.

ConditionsMembers can enjoy this benefit subject to the following conditions:

They have to submit a motivation, complete with costs for pre-authorisation or approval by the Scheme, before undertaking the procedure.Members have to use designated service providers or doctors selected by the Scheme.The Scheme has the right not to pay or to partially pay services received from service providers or doctors not approved by it.Members have to be within their benefit limits and cycles in order to qualify.The Scheme (or contracted managed care company on behalf of the Scheme) may from time to time partner with other parties or centres of excellence in order to ensure cost effective and appropriate care.

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Remedial Therapy Benefits


REMEDIAL THERAPY BENEFITThe Scheme allows members to be able to access or receive services from:

Occupational therapists: A health care professional who is trained to treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through therapeutic use of everyday activities. The patients develop, recover, improve, as well as maintain the skills needed for daily living and working.

Speech therapists: A health care professional who is trained to assist patients with speech and language problems to speak more clearly.

Audiologists: A health care professional who is trained to evaluate hearing loss and related disorders, including balance (vestibular) disorders and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and to rehabilitate individuals with hearing loss and related disorders.

Dieticians: A health care professional who is trained to assist patients with expert advice on diet and nutrition.

The above benefits are included with specialist benefit for in or out-of-hospital treatment.

Conditions

Members will require a referral from a GP to access the benefits.*


per family.

In-HospitalBenefit AvailableR4 350per family.




Alternative Healthcare

ALTERNATIVE HEALTHCAREOur Scheme not only covers members for visits or consultations with General Practitioners (GPs), it also covers them for alternative healthcare services. Members are allowed to consult healthcare practitioners listed below for treatments:

Podiatrist (refers to the medical care and treatment of the human foot).

Homeopath naturopath (which is the treatment of ailments through the use of natural medicine).

Chiropractor (refers to the treatment of misaligned joints.)

Conditions

The practitioners have to be registered with the Health Professions Council of SA or Allied Health Professionals Council of South Africa.


Per Family PerAnnum/Year (PFPA)

This benefit is included in GP

consultation and visits.

Benefit AvailableR3,200 Per Family Per Annum/Year (PFPA)

This benefit is included in GP/Specialist consultation limits

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2019 Benefits Option B2019 Benefits Option A



Ambulance Services

AMBULANCE SERVICESDue to our understanding that sickness can strike anywhere, and at any time, we cover our members for Road and Air Ambulance Services

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Conditions

Members must note the conditions listed below when activating this benefit:

The Road and Air Ambulance Services can only be provided by Designated Service Providers (Netcare 911).The benefit is unlimited for emergency assistance only.Case managed, and protocols apply.Members have to co-pay or pay a portion of the costs should they decide to use a service provider of their choice and not one designated by the Scheme.Members will be held responsible for the full cost of the Road and Air Ambulance Services should it be determined that the costs were incurred unnecessarily and cannot be justified from a medical perspective.



Infertility Benefits

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Conditions

Per Member Benefits (PMB) conditions apply.INFERTILITYMembers are covered for infertility, commonly known as the inability by women (or men) of child bearing age to conceive children.



Mental Health & Substance Dependency

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Hospitalisation

Benefits for mental health and substance dependency include hospitalisation.

A referral from an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) or GP is required for substance dependency hospitalisation.A referral from a specialist is required for mental health hospitalisation.All benefits are subject to the Scheme’s network.

Conditions

Benefit usage is subject to the following conditions:

Benefits are limited to Per Member Benefits (PMB) conditions only. Scheme rules and protocols apply.A clinical (medical) motivation is required for authorisation or approval of continued consultations after the first 10 sessions.Benefits are subject to the Scheme’s network.

MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCY

SAMWUMED covers its members for mental health and substance dependency (drug abuse), including hospitalisation. The benefits apply to consultations or visits as well as procedures.

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SAMWUMED Beneﬁts€¦ · Cnr Trematon & Lascelles Streets, Athlone, Cape Town, 7760 | Phone: 0860 104 117 / 021 697 9000 | Email: [email protected] | . R3 700 Beneﬁt Available

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