Medshield

Medshield is a South African medical aid scheme for individuals and families who need private healthcare cover through selectable 2026 benefit options.

Key features focus on choosing a plan, using designated provider networks, and managing membership and claims:

• 2026 benefit options and contribution estimates with plan pricing shown for principal members, including PremiumPlus (R 9489 pm), MediBonus (R 9015 pm), MediSaver (R 5376 pm), MediPhila (R 2145 pm), and MediCurve (from R 1821 pm); online tools include a benefit comparison page, Get a Quote, and benefit guides.
• Designated Service Provider (DSP) networks and geo-locators to find in-network care across hospitals/facilities, GPs, specialists, chronic medicine DSPs, pharmacies (including SmartCare Pharmacy Network), dental, optical, oncology (ICON), and renal dialysis, aimed at reducing out-of-pocket costs when members use network providers.
• Member self-service through the member login portal and a Medshield Member App to access key membership information and documents.
• WhatsApp service line (+27 60 042 7274) for common tasks such as checking available benefits, submitting claims, viewing membership cards, accessing statements and tax certificates, and finding network providers.

Available on Web, Android, iOS, and Huawei AppGallery.

Designed for South African consumers who join as principal members and add adult, child, or student dependants, with monthly contributions varying by plan and dependants.

Notable in South Africa for its emphasis on network-based cover with searchable provider geo-locators, plus an exclusive Sanlam gap cover option promoted as “Close the Gap.” The scheme states it is an Authorised Financial Service Provider (FSP No 51381).