Umvuzo Health

Umvuzo Health has been registered with the Council of Medical Schemes since the 1^st of July 2004.

They were founded to be a medical scheme that people can rely on. They strictly cater to organisations and their staff members within the retail, steel, food, and mining field.

Making you a part of the Umvuzo family

With the intention of making everyone feel like part of the Umvuzo Health family, members get to relish a complete experience on Umvuzo’s BOT (Board of Trustees).

A yearly general meeting is held every third year to select the Board of Trustees. All members who are part of Umvuzo Health take part to give the election a potential selection from a diverse pool of delegates and groups.

6 Cost-effective health plans

Umvuzo has 6 health plans that are cost-effective and provide you with access to a variety of benefits with the network. All the options give you the right of admission to private medical care and the use of private hospitals in South Africa.

Due to their compassion and listening skills, Umvuzo has grown to understand people better. As they’re invested in your health, they’ve created health plans that cater for every phase of your life.

Why should you choose Umvuzo?

When it comes to medical aid, making the right choice is important. With Umvuzo it’s easy as they offer you a wide range of value-added benefits including numerous health plans that you can greatly benefit from, a large network of doctors, emergency services, nurses always on standby to assist you during emergencies, and a helpline that’s available 24/7.

The Umvuzo mobile app

As you’re waiting for the arrival of your Umvuzo Health card, you can download the self-help mobile app, which is available on Google Play and App Store. This app gives you access to healthcare services instantly. The Umvuzo mobile app grants you the power to take control of your health by using your smartphone.

The app gives you access to online claims submission, your claim’s history, statements, and remaining benefits, a digital copy of your tax certificate, digital membership access, and authorisation.

Umvuzo is committed to providing you with outstanding customer service. They strive to offer you comprehensive medical aid to take care of your health while you focus on living.

Their affordable and comprehensive options

The Activator option is cost-effective healthcare cover that’s ideal for single and young couples with healthy lifestyles. It provides coverage for a member-nominated GP of choice and selected DSP hospital groups. You can expect to pay R1 767 for the main member, R1 767 per adult, and R838 per child monthly.

The Ultra-Affordable plan offers healthcare coverage at a bargain

The Ultra-Affordable option is cost-effective healthcare cover that’s designed for younger people entering the medical aid market for the first time. With an income below R9 500 monthly, you can enjoy this cover for R1 204 per main member and additional adult, and R695 per child monthly.

An income above R9 500 per month carries a premium of R1 772 per main member and adult each, and R842 per child monthly.

Ultra-Affordable Value plan for first-time medical scheme users

The Ultra-Affordable Value option is a network option that’s specifically designed for younger people entering the medical aid market for the first time. An income below R9 500 monthly could cover you for R1 109 per main member and adult each, and R641 per child monthly.

An income above R9 500 monthly, can cover you for R1 632 per main member and adult each, and R775 per child monthly.

Versatility with amazing benefits

The Standard option is a comprehensive medical aid plan suitable for middle-income earners and families. The plan also offers two scans and supplementary benefits. The main member pays R2 391 while additional adults pay R2 270 and the cost per child is R863 monthly.

Get the freedom of choice with the Supreme plan

The Supreme option is a fee-for-service medical aid plan that allows you to choose any provider of your choice for everyday needs, with a generous family benefit. The monthly cost is R2 920 for the main member, R2 745 for an adult and R963 for a child.