Medshield: MediPlus Compact
Network
2026 Plan
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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 4 938
Adult dependantR 3 522
Child dependantR 1 113
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
28 conditions covered (27 PMB + 1 additional)
Pharmacy: Medshield Pharmacy Network
Non-formulary co-pay: 30%
Maternity
12 antenatal consultations
2 ultrasound scans
Plan highlights
- Network hospitals at lower premium than Prime
- Day-to-day limit R12,000 (M) up to R22,000 (M4+)
- 28 chronic conditions (27 PMB + depression)
- Family-friendly day-to-day limits
Who is MediPlus Compact 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
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
- 28 chronic conditions (27 PMB + 1 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
- 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
MediSaver
Savings
From R 5 376/month
28 chronic conditions
Any private hospital
MediPlus Prime
Traditional
From R 5 436/month
28 chronic conditions
Any private hospital
MediCore
Hospital Plan
From R 4 278/month
27 chronic conditions
Any private hospital
Frequently asked questions
Source: Medshield MediPlus Compact 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.