The period for which benefits and contributions apply, in this case 1 January to 31 December.
A chronic condition is a condition that requires ongoing, long-term and continuous medical treatment.
Is the portion a member pays upfront at the point of service for specified services and procedures.
Providers appointed by Medshield to provide specified medical services to Medshield members.
The Scheme’s negotiated fee charged by pharmacies when dispensing medication to members of the Scheme.
Services that are not covered in terms of the Rules of the Scheme.
International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) coding is a system that classifies diseases and the complications connected to these diseases according to a specific category
Covers the major medical expenses you incur when you undergo a procedure or are admitted to hospital.
Reference pricing system that uses a benchmark or reference price for generically similar products. The fundamental principle of any reference price system is that it does not restrict a member’s choice of medicine but instead limits the amount that will be paid.
Covers medical expenses incurred out of hospital, such as General Practitioner visits.
The process whereby a member applies to the Scheme for approval prior to a procedure e.g. hospital admission or dental procedure.
The process whereby a member applies for approval for a procedure or treatment from the Scheme. This may include the submission of a motivation.
The benefits to which the members are entitled.
The rates charged by private providers which are generally higher than the Scheme tariff.
Sound clinical guidelines to treat ailments and conditions that fall under the PMB regulation established by the Scheme as required by law.
A set of pre-approved treatments authorised for PMB and other conditions and should be followed by service providers.
The process where a member obtains a hospital authorisation number after an emergency admission, within 72 hours after the hospital admission.
The rate determined by the Scheme.
The maximum amount of cover for a specified medical expense.