Medshield: MediCurve
Network
2026 Plan
From R 1 821/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 1 821
Adult dependantR 1 821
Child dependantR 483
Max 3 children billed. Child rates apply up to age 21.
Hospital Cover
Limit: Unlimited
Network: Comprehensive network
Network name: Medshield Hospital Network
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
- Most affordable Medshield option (R1,821 main)
- Basic GP, acute medicine, optical, dental & radiology
- 27 PMB chronic conditions covered
- Network providers required
Who is MediCurve 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 hospital cover at comprehensive network
- 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
- Planned admissions at hospitals outside the network — co-payments apply
- 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)
Compare with similar Medshield plans
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MediValue Compact
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MediValue Prime
Traditional
From R 3 207/month
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Frequently asked questions
Source: Medshield MediCurve 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.