Medshield: MediCore
Hospital Plan
2026 Plan
From R 4 278/monthGet a free callback
Heads up: This is general information, not financial advice. Pricing is sourced from the official Medshield 2026 brochure but may change — always confirm directly with Medshield before joining.
Monthly Contributions
Main memberR 4 278
Adult dependantR 3 618
Child dependantR 987
Max 3 children billed. Child rates apply up to age 21.
Hospital Cover
Limit: Unlimited
Network: Any private hospital
Chronic Cover
27 conditions covered (27 PMB + 0 additional)
Pharmacy: Medshield Pharmacy Network
Non-formulary co-pay: 30%
Maternity
12 antenatal consultations
2 ultrasound scans
Plan highlights
- Hospital cover only — no day-to-day benefit
- Any private hospital
- 27 PMB chronic conditions in full
- Trauma & emergency cover included
Who is MediCore for?
- People who only need cover for emergencies and hospitalisation
- Younger, generally healthy members who pay for GP visits and medication out of pocket
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 30% 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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MediValue Prime
Traditional
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MediSaver
Savings
From R 5 376/month
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Frequently asked questions
Source: Medshield MediCore 2026 Benefit Guide — accessed 2026-04-28.
All benefits and limits are per calendar year, unless otherwise stated.
All benefits subject to Council for Medical Schemes approval.
Child contribution applies to first, second and third biological/legally adopted children only.
Pricing and benefits sourced from the official 2026 Medshield rates document. Final premiums confirmed by Medshield at application.