Fedhealth Medical Aid

    Fedhealth: flexiFED 1Elect Hospital

    Hospital Plan
    2026 Plan
    From R 2 051/month

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    Heads up: This is general information, not financial advice. Pricing is sourced from the official Fedhealth 2026 brochure but may change — always confirm directly with Fedhealth before joining.

    Monthly Contributions

    Main memberR 2 051
    Adult dependantR 1 602
    Child dependantR 747

    Max 3 children billed. Child rates apply up to age 27.

    Hospital Cover

    Limit: Unlimited
    Network: Any private hospital
    Co-payment per admission: R 15 950

    R15,950 fixed co-payment for planned procedures at any private hospital. Emergencies waived.

    Chronic Cover

    27 conditions covered (27 PMB + 0 additional)
    Pharmacy: Any pharmacy (CDL formulary)
    Non-formulary co-pay: 25%

    Maternity

    12 antenatal consultations
    2 ultrasound scans

    Maternity programme includes antenatal classes, postnatal midwife consults and Doula benefits.

    Plan highlights

    • 25% lower premium than flexiFED 1 Hospital
    • Use any private hospital but pay R15,950 fixed co-payment per planned admission
    • 27 PMB chronic conditions covered
    • Emergency admissions covered at nearest hospital

    Who is flexiFED 1Elect Hospital for?

    • People who only need cover for emergencies and hospitalisation
    • Younger, generally healthy members who pay for GP visits and medication out of pocket
    • 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 hospital cover at any private hospital
    • 27 chronic conditions (27 PMB + 0 additional)
    • 12 antenatal consultations
    • 2 pregnancy ultrasound scans
    • All Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB) — required by South African law

    What to watch out for

    • GP consultations (you pay out of pocket)
    • Acute medication from your local pharmacy
    • Routine dental check-ups and optometry
    • Non-formulary chronic medication is subject to a 25% co-payment
    • Chronic conditions outside the 27 statutory PMB list
    • 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

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    Source: Fedhealth flexiFED Hospital Plans Rates & Benefits Guide 2026 — 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 the official 2026 Fedhealth Rates & Benefits Guides. Final premiums confirmed by Fedhealth at application.