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Sizwe Medical Fund is proudly administered by 3Sixty Health.

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Copper is the world’s oldest metal. It was used in Africa more than 5000 years ago for water plumbing in the Pyramid of Cheops in Egypt.

The water delivered by this copper brought rich life and health that spread throughout Africa.

The Copper Core Plan is designed to bring rich health benefits to you.

Sizwe Copper Care Plan is our entry-level network option. It offers good value for money and peace of mind. This option offers rich benefits and unsurpassed day-to-day benefits that meet your healthcare needs.

Network providers for both in and out-of-hospital benefits.

COPPERCOREPLAN

KEY BENEFITS

Dentistry, Optometry, Radiology and Pathology (use of network provider)

Unlimited General Practitioner (GP) visits

Unlimited medication at GP network

4 additional out of network visits

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Features and benefits

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This overview presentation is for Sizwe Medical Fund product information purposes only, it is not advice and does not supersede the registered rules of the Fund. To view full benefit guide please visit www.sizwe.co.za

BENEFITIN-HOSPITAL

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All hospitalisation benefits are subject to pre-authorisation, clinical case management and Managed Care Protocols. A co-payment of R 1 500 is applicable if no authorisation is obtained prior to admission except for emergencies. Take home medication limited to a supply of 7 days.

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Scheme Rate 100%

YesHospital Network

PRIVATE HOSPITALS & NURSING HOMES

Subject to treatment and case management protocols. Pre-authorisation required unless it is a medical emergency. A co-payment of R 1 500 will apply if pre-authorisation is not obtained prior to admission, except in the case of emergencies.

ADMISSION

CLINICAL LIMITATIONS

EXCLUSIONS

% Benefit

Medicine to take home (TTO)

Limit

Unlimited at a private hospital.

A co-payment of R 3 000 is applicable to all general endoscopic investigations performed in-hospital. A co-payment of R 12 000 is applicable in the event of a voluntary use of a non-network hospital.

The following conditions are only covered in terms of PMBs at DSP facilities, subject to clinical protocols of the DSP. Advanced laparoscopic surgery, reconstructive surgery, joint replacements, cardiac surgery (including cardiac stents), spinal surgery and breast reconstructive surgery. Minor procedures are only paid in full if done in network doctors rooms. Only one joint replacement per member per annum, unless PMB. Only surgery for one spinal level covered per member per annum, unless PMB. Only one cardiac stent covered per vessel per annum.

Refer to Scheme Annexure C. Exclusions unless PMB are refractive surgery including radial keratotomy, breast reduction, breast augmentation, keloids and frail care.

100% Sizwe Rate

Limited to a supply of 7 days

Unlimited

GENERAL PRACTITIONERS & MEDICAL SPECIALISTS

DENTAL HOSPITALISATION

Subject to Hospital Benefit Management Programme.

% Benefit

% Benefit

Benefit

Benefit

100% Sizwe Rate

100% Sizwe Rate

Subject to the Hospital Benefit Management Programme for consultations and visits by General Practitioners and Medical Specialists in-hospital.

Subject to pre-authorisation and Managed Care Protocols, registration on the Hospital Benefit Management Programme and Dental Benefit Management Programme.

A co-payment of R 2 000 per hospital admission applies

PROSTHESIS

Subject to pre-authorisation, Managed Care Treatment Protocols and Prescribed Minimum Benefits.

% Benefit

Surgical and non-surgical cases

% Benefit

% Benefit

Benefit

Benefit

100% Sizwe Rate

Surgical and non-surgical prosthesis subject to annual limit of R 29 630 per family, Subject to pre-authorisation, treatment protocols and PMB.

100% Sizwe Rate. PMB level of care.

100% Sizwe Rate

Limited to physiotherapist, dietician, speech therapy, and occupational therapist.

ADMISSION AND DELIVERY: Accomodation at general ward rates, theatre fees, labour ward fees, dressings, medicines and materials. Delivery by GP, medical specialist or midwife and for materials supplied.

POST-NATAL SERVICES & MIDWIFERY: Subject to Maternity Benefit Management Programme and Disease Management Programme. 100% of Sizwe rate for post-natal care by midwife or as an alternative to hospitalisation.

AUXILIARY SERVICES & PHYSIOTHERAPY

MATERNITY (DELIVERY, POST-NATAL SERVICES AND MIDWIFERY)

Subject to pre-authorisation, Managed Care Treatment Protocols and Prescribed Minimum Benefits.

Subject to Hospital Benefit Management Programme, Disease Management Programme and to conditions and annual limits stipulated.

ONCOLOGY

Subject to pre-authorisation, Managed Care Protocol and registration on the Hospital Benefit Management Programme.

% Benefit

Limit

100% Sizwe Rate

Subject to pre-authorisation, treatment protocols and PMB.

Private Nurse Subject to PMB

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PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALISATION

Benefit

21 days per beneficiary per annum including psychiatric consultations and 6 in-hospital consultations by a clinical or counselling psychologist.

4 additional out-of-hospital visits in lieu of hospitalisation subject to managed protocols.

Subject to pre-authorisation, PMB and DSPs

Subject to pre-authorisation, registration on the Hospital Benefit Management Programme and Managed Care Protocols.

Specialised Radiology (MRI/CAT scan/Angiogram)

100% Sizwe rates for diagnostic procedures performed by a General Practitioner or Medical Specialist, combined in-hospital and out-of-hospital benefit limit of R 7 530 per family per annum for radiology and pathology. Includes all specialised radiology out-of-hospital. PMB applicable.

RADIOLOGY AND RADIOGRAPHY

Subject to pre-authorisation, Hospital Benefit Management Programme. Disease Management Programme and PMB protocols.

% Benefit

General Radiology

100% Sizwe Rate

100% Sizwe Rate

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HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS AND ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (HIV & AIDS)

% Benefit

Benefit

100% Sizwe Rate

Subject to PMB, pre-authorisation and Managed Care Protocols, registration on Disease Management Programme.

Benefit is payable within the hospital annual limit and limited to PMB level of care.

Benefit No benefit

REFRACTIVE SURGERY INCLUDING RADIAL KERATOTOMY

Subject to pre-authorisation and Managed Care Protocols.

Benefit

Benefit

RENAL DIALYSIS: Benefit is restricted to requirements set out in PMBs at a DSP.

ORGAN TRANSPLANTS AND RENAL DIALYSIS

Subject to PMB, pre-authorisation, DSP providers and Managed Care Protocols.

ORGAN TRANSPLANT: 100% Sizwe rate of organ transplantation and cost of post-operative anti-rejection medicines. Harvesting, transport and donor fees are covered as PMB even if donor is not a Sizwe member. Coverage for post-transplant complications beyond 3 months of surgery limited to the recipient. Only organs and donors from within RSA are covered. Transplant PMBs subject to pre-authorisation, minimum benefit package, treatment protocols and DSPs.

Sizwe Medical Fund is proudly administered by 3Sixty Health.

Sizwe Copper Core Plan is our

entry-level option that offers you

good value for money.

DID YOU KNOW?

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Payment of your healthcare provider will be at 100% of the Sizwe Rate.Prescribed Minimum Benefits are paid at cost in accordance with prescribed rules and guidelines.

A co-payment of R500 applicable for all casualty(Emergency Rooms) consultations.

This overview presentation is for Sizwe Medical Fund product information purposes only, it is not advice and does not supersede the registered rules of the Fund. To view full benefit guide please visit www.sizwe.co.za

BENEFITOUT-OF-HOSPITAL

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DAY - TO - DAY

Includes GP, specialist (excluding psychiatrists), physiotherapy, radiology, pathology and acute medication.A co-payment of R1 300 is applicable to all General Endoscopic Investigations when out-of-hospital.

% Benefit 100% DSP Network Provider Rate

Benefits for the year subject to provider network managed care rules, formulary and clinical protocols. Each beneficiary to select a GP.

MemberMember +1Member +2Member +3Member +4Member +5Member 6+

GENERAL PRACTITIONERS

Limited to stipulated number of visits

All visits to be within DSP. Four (4) out of area visits per beneficiary per annum.

Subject to the day-to-day limit with the following sub-limits:

MemberMember +1Member +2Member +3Member +4Member +5Member 6+

ACUTE MEDICINES & PHARMACY ADVISED THERAPY (PAT)

Required benefits for year subject to formulary & Managed Care Protocol of network provider.

Over-the-counter or out-of-area: R320 per family within the DSP provider network.

DENTISTRY

Subject to network provider protocols and Dental Benefit Management, clinical protocols, formulary and managed care rules.

General Radiology & Pathology

Combined in-hospital and out-of-hospital benefit limit of R 7 530 per family per annum for radiology and pathology. Includes all specialised radiology out-of-hospital. PMB applicable.

RADIOLOGY & PATHOLOGY

Subject to the day-to-day limit with the following sub-limits:

Limited to stipulated number of visits

Required benefits for the year within Network Provider managed care rules. A GP referral and Pre-authorisation from Network Provider is mandatory except in the case of PMB emergency.

SPECIALISTS (EXCLUDING PSYCHIATRISTS)

Out-of-hospital All visits subject to referral from network GP.

Subject to the day-to-day limit with the following sub-limits.

MENTAL HEALTH

MATERNITY

Subject to PMB, pre-authorisation and Managed Care Protocols.

Benefit subject to registration on the Maternity Programme within 24 weeks of falling pregnant.

% Benefit

% Benefit

Limit

Antenatal Consultations

Pregnancy Scans (excl. diagnostic sonar) & Tests

100% Sizwe Rate

100% Sizwe Rate

Subject to PMB pre-authorisation and Managed Care Protocols.

Within GP and specialist limit subject to managed care rules, formulary and clinical protocols of network DSP.

2 x 2D scans per pregnancy 2 x Haemoglobin test 1 x Blood group test 1 x VDRL test for Syphilis 1 x HIV Elisa test.

% Benefit

If authorisation is obtained after the procedure or treatment has been done a 20% co-payment will apply.

SPECIALISED DENTISTRY

Crowns and Bridges

Orthodontics (Braces)

Implants

Metal Frame Dentures

No benefit

% Benefit

CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY

Subject to DSP network provider, managed care rules formulary, clinical protocols and annual benefit limit.

Consultations

Root Canal Treatment

Plastic Dentures

Subject to network provider, managed care rules and benefit limit.

One set per beneficiary every 4 years. Clinical protocols apply.

Member: R 2 920Member+1: R 3 370Member+2: R 3 660Member+3: R 3 960Member+4: R 4 230Member+5: R 4 530Member 6+ R 4 970

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Scheme Rate 100%

Yes

Yes

Hospital Network

Provider Network (DSP)

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AUXILIARY

% Benefit

Limit

Subject to network provider, managed care rules and benefit limit and PMB.

Limited to physiotherapy, speech therapist, clinical psychologists, podiatrist, equipment and external prosthesis

Shared benefit for Auxiliary Services and Equipment and External Prosthesis of R 2 670per family

Benefit

ALCOHOLISM, DRUG ADDICTION, NARCOTISM

Subject to pre-authorisation, treatment protocols and PMBs

3 days withdrawal treatment plus 21 days rehabilitation at an appropriate facility on pre-authorisation.

% Benefit

Limit

100% Sizwe Rate

PMB at DSP network

ORGAN TRANSPLANT & RENAL DIALYSIS

Subject to pre-authorisation, treatment protocols and PMBs.

Limit

% Benefit

Limited to R 2 670 per family per annum subjet to PMB.

Subject to network provider, managed care rules and benefit limit and PMB.

CLINICAL AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS

Subject to network provider, managed care rules and benefit limit.

Benefit Combined family benefit limit Member: R 1 190 Member +1: R 1 370 Member +2: R 1 520 Member +3: R 2 180

Frames R 520 per beneficiary subject to the combined family limit.

FRAMES AND LENSES PER 24 MONTH CYCLE

OPTICAL

Subject to Optical Benefit Management Programme. Choose either spectacles (frames and lenses) or contact lenses once every two years.

% Benefit

Limit

Subject to network provider, managed care rules and benefit limit

1 test per beneficiary every 24 month cycle

EYE TEST

Sizwe Medical Fund is proudly administered by 3Sixty Health.

The Sizwe Copper Core Plan offers unsurpassed day-to-day

benefits. The plan offers good value for money, that gives you

peace of mind.

DID YOU KNOW?

Benefit 100% Sizwe Rate

AMBULANCE SERVICES

Europ Assistance pre-authorisation required 0860 11 77 99

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This overview presentation is for Sizwe Medical Fund product information purposes only, it is not advice and does not supersede the registered rules of the Fund. To view full benefit guide please visit www.sizwe.co.za

BENEFITCHRONIC

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Subject to pre-authorisation and registration on the chronic programme. Subject to preferred providers and treatment protocols. Generic medicines, pricing and formulary applies.

Contact Centre: 0860 10 34 55Email: [email protected]

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CHRONIC MEDICINES

Subject to pre-authorisation and registration on the Chronic Programme. Generic medicines, pricing and formulary applies.

% Benefit

Benefit

Overall Family Limit

Per Beneficiary per annum

100% Sizwe Rate and network provider protocol.

Cover for 26 PMB chronic conditions.

Subject to pre-registration, formulary & clinical protocols of network DSP.

R 8 736

% Benefit

Limit

100% Sizwe Rate

No limit but subject to treatment protocols and PMBs

PMB benefit is subject to registration on the Disease Management Programme, members are encouraged to register with the programme. This benefit includes relevant consultations, counselling, medication and the cost of blood tests.

Sizwe Medical Fund is proudly administered by 3Sixty Health.

Sizwe Copper Core Plan is named after the metal, Copper. The plan is

likened to Copper because this mineral has stood the test of time, first used

by man over 10 ,000 years ago.

DID YOU KNOW?HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS AND ACQUIRED

IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (HIV & AIDS)

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This overview presentation is for Sizwe Medical Fund product information purposes only, it is not advice and does not supersede the registered rules of the Fund. To view full benefit guide please visit www.sizwe.co.za

CAREPREVENTATIVE

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The lasting strength of copper pays tribute to the trade unionist and stalwart for the liberation of South Africa, ubaba Phumzile John Gomomo.

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% Benefit

Limit

No benefit

PREVENTATIVE CARE

% Benefit

% Benefit

Mammogram (women above 40 years), pap smear (women above 21 years) one test every two years. Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) restricted to men over 40 years once per annum subject to benefit limit.

Preventative care: Screening tests (Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, BMI, HIV testing) once per beneficiary per annum.

Benefit subject to wellness protocol

WELLNESS CONSULTATIONS

WELLNESS AND OTHER SCREENING TESTS

WELLNESS SCREENING TESTS

FEMALE CONTRACEPTIVES

Limit

Limit - Per beneficiary

Vaccinations

No benefit

Subject to provider network protocols.

No benefit

No benefit

Subject to PMB level of care

OTHER BENEFITS

NON-MOTORISED WHEELCHAIRS

ASSOCIATED HEALTH SERVICES

% Benefit

Chiropractic Treatment

Family Limit

No benefit

No benefit

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Sizwe Medical Fund

is one of the Top 10 open medical

schemes in South Africa.

DID YOU KNOW?% Benefit

Family Limit

No benefit

No benefit

HEARING AIDS

Subject to combined Auxiliary, Equipment and External Prosthesis benefit.

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IMPORTANTCONTACT DETAILS

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2020CONTRIBUTIONS

COPPER CORE PLAN

Income Bracket

R 0 - R 9 250

R 9 251 - R 13 735

R 13 736+

R 1 060

R 1 305

R 2 395

R 1 060

R 1 230

R 2 155

R 430

R 455

R 600

Principal Member Adult Dependant Child Dependant

Sizwe Medical Fund has over 47 000

covered principal members

and it is still growing.

DID YOU KNOW?

Hospital Pre-Authorisation,Hospital Benefit Management Programme Tel: 0860 101 176Email: [email protected] Dental Benefit Management Tel: 0860 109 556Fax: 0866 770 336Email: [email protected]

Out Of Hospital\Day-to-day Benefits Network ProvidersUitenhage: UDIPATel: 041 991 0455Port Elizabeth: ECIPATel: 041 395 4482All other areas - ENABLEMEDTel: 0860 00 24 00

Wellness Programme Helpline For Asthma, Cardiovascular Disease,Diabetes and Mental HealthTel: 0860 103 455Fax: 011 221 5238Email: [email protected]

HIV/AIDS Management ProgrammeTel: 0860 103 454 Fax: 011 221 5235 / 56Email: [email protected]

EUROP Assistance SA, Medical Emergencies,24-Hour Ambulance Services and Medical Advice Tel: 0860 117 799

Sizwe Baby ProgrammeFax: 011 221 5218Email: [email protected]

Tip-Offs Anonymous Fraud LineTel: 0800 204 702Fax: 0800 007 788Email: [email protected]

Chronic Medication ProgrammeTel: 0860 103 455 / 011 353 0030 Fax: 011 353 0352 / 0076Email: [email protected] Uitenhage: UDIPAFax: 041 991 1915Email: [email protected] Elizabeth: ECIPAFax: 086 680 8855Email: [email protected] other areas - ENABLEMEDFax: 086 666 0228Email: [email protected]

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GLOSSARYAcute Medicines:

Medicines for short-term illnesses and medical problems. Adult Dependant: A dependant from the age of 21 who is not a full-time student or financially dependent on their parent, and is in receipt of an income more than the state pension. Adult rate will be charged. AIDS:

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

Child Dependant:

A child dependant is considered an adult dependant and will be billed at an adult rate from the age of 21 unless the child is between the ages of 21 and 24 years, is a full-time student, in which case a letter must be submitted from an accredited learning institution confirming that they are registered as a full-time student. The child is mentally or physically disabled; The child is still financially dependant on the member, in which case an affidavit is required.

Chronic Benefit Entry Criteria:

Diagnostic tests to confirm a chronic illness, e.g. blood tests or ECG reports, etc.

Chronic Disease List:

A list of chronic illnesses that are covered in terms of legislation.

Chronic Medicines:

Medicines used to manage conditions as listed on the Sizwe chronic conditions list.

Conservative Dentistry:

Simple dental services, such as fillings, tooth removal (extractions) and teeth cleaning.

Consultation:

A visit to your doctor, surgeon or other service Provider to obtain a diagnosis and/or treatment.

CT and MRI Scans:

CT scans, uses X-rays, MRI scans use powerful magnetic fields and radio frequency pulses to produce detailed pictures of organs, soft tissues, bone and other internal body structures.

Day-to-day Benefit:

A combined Out-of-hospital benefit which may be used by any registered family member in respect of GPs, Specialists, Acute medicines, Pathology, Radiology and Physiotherapy.

Dental Benefit Management Programme:

A behind-the-scenes cost and quality programme managed by Dental Information Systems (Denis).Designated Service Provider: Providers of Medical Services with whom Sizwe has negotiated special rates.

Formulary:

A list of medicines that will be paid by Sizwe Medical Fund according to the specific chronic illness and option chosen.

Generic:

A medicine that has the same ingredients and which works the same as a well-known brand medicine.

HIV:

Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

Medical Emergency:

An emergency medical condition means the sudden and, at the time, unexpected onset of a health condition that requires immediate medical treatment and/or an operation. If the treatment is not available, the emergency could result in weakened bodily functions, serious and lasting damage to organs, limbs or other body parts, or even death.

MMAP:

This refers to the Maximum Medical Aid Price which is the maximum price Sizwe Medical Fund is prepared to pay for specific categories of generic medicine.

Occupational therapy:

Mental or physical activity designed to help you recover from an injury or a disease.

Complaints Escalation Process

Contact the Sizwe call centre and inform the agent of the complaint

Forward the complaint to Sizwe via email to [email protected]

If not resolved, forward escalation to Sizwe’s Principal Officer via email on

[email protected] will acknowledge receipt within 48 hours of receipt and try to resolve the matter

within 120 days.

Sizwe’s CDRC will review the query/ complaint and communicate the committee’s decision to the Complainant in writing within

seven days after the CDRC meeting.

If the decision of the Sizwe CDRC is not acceptable to the complainant, the complainant may appeal against such a decision to the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) in terms of Section 48 of the Medical Schemes Act. The scalation to CMS can be

sent via email, fax or letter.

COMPLAINANT

PRINCIPAL OFFICERESCALATION

CDRC ESCALATION

CDRC REVIEW

CMS ESCALATION

Sizwe Medical Fund takes price in providing its members with service excellence. The Fund also understands that things may not go according to plan and in that instance, as an added effort to improving our communication with you our valued member, the Fund has enhanced the query and escalation process.

Sizwe Medical Fund has made these avenues available to you, kindly pay attention to the following contact points for query resolution.

▒ Regional walk in centres (locations are available on

the scheme’s website www.sizwe.co.za

▒ National call centre 0860 100 871 (operating hours

are between 08:00 -17:00)

▒ Email all queries to [email protected]

▒ Submit claims to [email protected]

▒ Submit your query online to www.sizwe.co.za

Should your query not be resolved, then you have the options below to further assist you. Note that the steps below require a reference number that you would be given to you on your initial query.

1. Ensure that you have utilised one of the contact methods above before embarking on the escalation process

2. Email your query with a reference number to [email protected] If your query has not been attended to, then the matter can be escalated further to the complaints and disputes resolution committee (CDRC), all the above actions must be taken before escalation. CDRC escalations forwarded to [email protected]

3. For escalation to the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), The following contact details apply

▒ Contact Centre number 0861 123 267

▒ Email address: [email protected]

▒ Website address: www.medicalschemes.com

If Principal Officer fails to resolve the complaint, the complainant can further escalate the complaint to the Sizwe Complaints Dispute Resolution Committee (CDRC) within 60 days of receiving the Principal Officer’s notification of findings.

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CONTACT DETAILSOncology:

Is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.

Pharmacy Advised Therapy (PAT):

Medicine recommended by your pharmacist and which falls within the self-medication category.

Pre-authorisation:

Obtaining permission from Sizwe Medical Fund before receiving treatment.

Preferred Provider:

A Provider recommended by Sizwe Medical Fund that offers cost- effective treatment to members.

Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs):

The Registrar of Medical Schemes requires all medical schemes to offer a number of minimum benefits to all its members.

Reference Pricing:

This refers to a medicine cost control mechanism used by schemes and assists schemes to manage the high costs of medicines. Members are given a formulary list of medicines that are paid for by the Scheme. Where a member chooses a medicine off the formulary, the reference price refers to the Co-payment between the cost of the formulary medicine and the non-formulary medicine.

Rehabilitation:

Treatment to help you get back to a normal life following injury or disease. SAOPA Rates: The tariff charged by the South African Orthoptic and Prosthetic Association.

Sizwe Rates:

The rate negotiated by Sizwe Medical Fund with groups of Providers.

Specialised Dentistry:

Reconstructive surgery providing, for example, caps, crowns and bridges. This typically requires the services of a Dental Technician.

Scheme rate:

When In-Hospital, it is the difference between Sizwe rates and the amount charged by practitioners. Scheme rate pays up to 200% over the Sizwe rate. Scheme rate comes into effect immediately when you are admitted to hospital. Only available on the Full Benefit Care Option and must be claimed within three months of hospitalisation.

Treatment Protocols:

The rules and processes that are followed for treating a specific condition.

UPFS Rates:

Uniform Patient Fee Schedule - the tariffs charged by public hospitals.

NATIONALCALL CENTRE

Monday to Friday8am- 5pm

0860 100 [email protected]

CAPE TOWNGround Floor Shop 13Norton Rose House8 Riebeek StreetCape Town, 8000021 402 9600021 418 1400

DURBAN7th Floor Royal Towers30 Dorothy Nyembe StreetDurban, 4000031 304 4829031 304 4839

EMALAHLENI (WITBANK) 71 Mandela DriveCnr. Plumer and Mandela DriveEmalahleni, 1034.013 690 3342013 690 3187

JOHANNESBURG 7 West Street

Houghton EstateJohannesburg, 2198

011 725 0040

PORT ELIZABETHGround Floor, Block ESouthern Life Gardens70 – 2nd AvenueNewton ParkPort Elizabeth, 6000041 503 1000041 503 1302

WELKOMCorner House Corner Buiten & Graaf Street Welkom CBD, 9459057 353 1475057 353 1478

LEPHALALEShop 11 Stand 2633EllisrasX16 onverwacht014 880 0614

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SIZWE MOBILE APPLICATION

Sizwe has a brand new mobile app to help you manage your health on

the go.

DID YOU KNOW? FUNCTIONALITY OF THE APP

• View member profile• Upload member picture• Request member certificate, additional card and tax certificate• View benefits• Submit a new pre-authorisation• Register new chronic conditions.• Update chronic condition• View claims• Submit new claims• View nearest hospitals• Navigate to the nearest hospitals• View national branches

Sizwe Medical Fund has developed a new mobile app. The main aim of developing the Mobile App is to enhance the user experience and to revive the technical approach to the solution.

The Sizwe Mobile App is intended to offer members the ability to manage their membership details, access self-service functions related to their membership and perform a number of basic functions related to the benefits that they are covered for.

The app serves as an extension of services received by members through various channels such as email and telephonic assistance. The app also provides information about service providers. The app is available for both Android and iOS platforms.

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Subject to CMS approval.

Sizwe Medical Fund is regulated by the Council for Medical Schemes. Sizwe Medical Fund number 1486, administered by 3Sixty Health; registration number 1978/001109/07, An accredited administration and Managed Care Service Provider.

Version Number 2