Discovery's new plan
The Citizen|November 12, 2024
It makes a lot of sense for graduates who can't afford R2 500 a month.
Discovery's new plan

Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) will launch a new entry-level plan from January, Active Smart, to specifically target young professionals. The price point of R1 350 per month is substantially lower than the other plans in its Smart series, which has become popular since its launch in 2016. Together, these plans cover more than 200,000 members.

It says the Active Smart plan "presents a new opportunity to expand access to medical scheme cover to young professionals who would not have taken up cover due to cost constraints".

Why the premium is low

To drive down the monthly contribution, it has reduced and/or removed benefits across the plan. Given that the plan is effectively targeted at graduates, there is no maternity cover on Active Smart.

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