High-level changes to Medscheme-administered medical schemes for 2019

1. Tariff increases
After due consideration by each individual medical scheme’s Board of Trustees, the following tariff increases will apply to the Medscheme-administered medical schemes listed below. These increases will come into effect as of 1 January 2019.

Note: The above mentioned Scheme rate increases are not applicable where special rates have been agreed upon directly with the medical scheme(s).
Important: Scheme tariffs are VAT inclusive. The tariff increases will also be made available on the Medscheme website. Go to www.medscheme.com and log in as a Provider, click on Look up Tool > Scheme Rates > 2019.
2. Scheme option changes effective 1 January 2019
Bonitas Medical Fund
Primary Select and BonEssential Select are two new options for 2019. The Hospital Plus option will no longer be available from 1 January 2019.
Fedhealth
The Fedhealth 2019 benefit options have a new look and feel; their names have also changed. Certain options have merged to give a more complete selection. Attached is a more detailed explanation about the mapping of the current options to the new options.
Kind regards,
Medscheme: Healthcare Provider Relations Department
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