Bonitas: BonStart
Network
2026 Plan
From R 1 603/monthGet a free callback
Heads up: This is general information, not financial advice. Pricing is sourced from the official Bonitas 2026 brochure but may change — always confirm directly with Bonitas before joining.
Monthly Contributions
Main memberR 1 603
Adult dependantR 1 603
Child dependantR 1 603
Hospital Cover
Limit: Unlimited at the applicable hospital network
Network: Restrictive network
On these options you can avoid a R12 680 co-payment by using a hospital on the applicable network. R1 850 co-payment per admission, except for PMB emergencies
Chronic Cover
28 conditions covered (27 PMB + 1 additional)
Pharmacy: Pharmacy Direct
Plan highlights
- Unlimited network GP and Nurse Virtual Care consultations
- Unlimited network GP consultations
- 2 emergency consultations per family at a casualty ward or emergency room facility of a hospital
- GP-referred acute medicine, x-rays and blood tests limited to R1 850 per family
- 1 eye test per beneficiary at a network provider
- 1 dental consultation per beneficiary
Who is BonStart for?
- Members happy to use a defined network of GPs and hospitals in exchange for lower premiums
- People prioritising affordable monthly contributions over freedom of choice
- Budget-conscious members looking for entry-level cover
This is general guidance. Use our free calculator to see whether this plan matches your specific needs and budget.
What's covered
- Unlimited at the applicable hospital network 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)
Compare with similar Bonitas plans
BonCore
Network
From R 1 275/month
28 chronic conditions
Restrictive network
BonStart Plus
Network
From R 2 040/month
28 chronic conditions
Restrictive network
BonEssential Select
Network
From R 2 345/month
28 chronic conditions
Restrictive network
Frequently asked questions
Source: Bonitas BonStart 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.