Bonitas: BonSave
Monthly Contributions
Max 3 children billed. Child rates apply up to age 24.
Hospital Cover
A R1 860 co-payment per scan event applies for MRIs and CT scans, except for PMBs. For hospitalisation for removal of impacted teeth, a co-payment of R5 200 per admission applies, or a R2 600 upfront co-payment in a day hospital.
Chronic Cover
Plan highlights
- Comprehensive out-of-hospital cover through a medical savings account.
- Additional GP consultations if savings run out.
- Hospital cover within a specific network of private hospitals.
- Chronic medicine cover for 28 conditions, using a formulary.
- Emergency room benefit for children under 6.
Who is BonSave for?
- Members who want flexibility — use savings for any healthcare expense
- People with predictable but not heavy day-to-day usage
This is general guidance. Use our free calculator to see whether this plan matches your specific needs and budget.
What's covered
- Not specified in brochure hospital cover at restrictive network
- 28 chronic conditions (27 PMB + 1 additional)
- All Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB) — required by South African law
What to watch out for
- Planned admissions at hospitals outside the network — co-payments apply
- Cosmetic procedures, alternative therapies and certain elective treatments
- Out-of-hospital costs above your annual day-to-day limit (where applicable)
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Frequently asked questions
Source: Bonitas BonSave 2026 Brochure — accessed 2026-04-28.
All benefits and limits are per calendar year, unless otherwise stated.
Managed Care protocols apply.
All benefits are approved by the Council for Medical Schemes.
PMB = Prescribed Minimum Benefits. DSP = Designated Service Provider.
Pricing and benefits sourced from official 2026 Bonitas brochures. Final premiums confirmed by Bonitas at application.