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Discovery Health Medical Scheme launches Active Smart: affordable healthcare for new entrants and young professionals

Discovery Health Medical Scheme launches Active Smart: affordable healthcare for new entrants and young professionals

[disclaimer] This press statement is issued by Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd, registration number 1997/013480/07, an authorised financial services provider and accredited administrator of medical schemes on behalf of Discovery Health Medical Scheme, registration number 1125, which it administers.
Key highlights:
Launch date: Subject to the approval by the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS), an

Affordable cover for accidents and medical emergencies through Discovery Emergency Cover

Affordable cover for accidents and medical emergencies through Discovery Emergency Cover

Highlights:
The Discovery Emergency Cover range of options will be available from 1 January 2025 Employees and their families will now have access to extensive cover for accidents and trauma events, treatment in casualty and for emergency in-hospital procedures Discovery Emergency Cover is offered through three packages – Emergency Core, Emergency Plus, Emergency Max - starting at R90 per mont

Discovery Health Medical Scheme introduces new plan for young professionals, enhances member benefits, and raises contributions by 7.4% to 10.9% for 2025

Discovery Health Medical Scheme introduces new plan for young professionals, enhances member benefits, and raises contributions by 7.4% to 10.9% for 2025


Discovery Health Medical Scheme announces a new plan for young professionals, adds to the day-to-day benefits of members through a new Personal Health Fund, and increases contributions by 7.4% to 10.9% across its plan range in alignment with projected medical inflation for 2025.
This press statement is issued by Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd, registration number 1997/013480/07, an authorised f

South African Breastmilk Reserve Launches Innovative 'So Safe' Breastmilk Pasteurizer During World Breastfeeding Week 2024

South African Breastmilk Reserve Launches Innovative 'So Safe' Breastmilk Pasteurizer During World Breastfeeding Week 2024

issued on behalf of the South African Breastmilk Reserve (SABR)
Johannesburg, South Africa – 08 August 2024 – The South African Breastmilk Reserve (SABR), a pioneering not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting neonatal care, proudly announces the launch of the 'So Safe' breastmilk pasteurizer. This launch coincides with World Breastfeeding Week 2024, themed 'Closing the Gap,' which a

Flexicare brings more accessible and affordable healthcare to South African consumers

Flexicare brings more accessible and affordable healthcare to South African consumers

06 August 2024, Johannesburg: Discovery Health and Auto&General have announced enhanced benefits to its current day-to-day private healthcare offering, Flexicare, at a more affordable rate starting from R350 per month.
“We are thrilled to introduce a broader suite of services to the Flexicare offering, over and above the existing benefits, in the form of nurse-led journeys and a digital cl

Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) prioritises members’ wellness, alongside continued focus on sustainability

Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) prioritises members’ wellness, alongside continued focus on sustainability

Johannesburg, 31 July 2024: Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) continues to demonstrate strong performance, financial certainty and sustainability for members’ peace of mind.
Presenting at the Scheme’s Annual General meeting (AGM), Discovery Health Medical Scheme Principal Officer, Charlotte Mbewu, reflected on the achievements of the 2023 financial year. Results presented show that the S

Mental health matters: Prioritising wellbeing in university students

Mental health matters: Prioritising wellbeing in university students

University students are likely to experience mental health issues. What are the warning signs? And how can healthy eating, exercise and financial savvy play a role in protecting mental health?
28 June 2024, Johannesburg: Discovery Health Medical Scheme claims data show a 120% increase in the prevalence of mental health conditions among young people (ages 18-24) from 2012 to 2022, compared to an

Discovery Bank clients can lock in a market-related rate upfront, and dynamically reduce interest repayments by managing their money well to save over the long term.

Discovery Bank launches home loans with dynamic interest rate saving of up to 1% – giving South Africans the potential to save R12 billion a year in interest

Johannesburg, 27 May 2024 – Discovery Bank has launched its new Home Loan product. The Bank will offer clients competitive, personalised rates based on their individual risk profiles, and use its established Shared-value Banking model to enable clients to further reduce their interest rate by up to 1%. This will be done by managing their money well with Vitality Money and protecting their home loa

Discovery Health Medical Scheme notes an increase in young people diagnosed with chronic high blood pressure (hypertension)

Discovery Health Medical Scheme notes an increase in young people diagnosed with chronic high blood pressure (hypertension)

“This World Hypertension Day and May Measure Month, Discovery Health encourages everyone to make regular blood pressure checks a priority,” says Dr Noluthando Nematswerani, Chief Clinical officer at Discovery Health. “Blood pressure checks are a very quick and easy way to know one’s risk of chronic high blood pressure - also called hypertension.”
‘May Measure Month’ is a global blood pressur

Discovery Invest shakes up the market with R20bn investor windfall, launch of longevity solution, 100% return in USD dollars and Bitcoin fund

Discovery Invest shakes up the market with R20bn investor windfall, launch of longevity solution, 100% return in USD dollars and Bitcoin fund

Discovery Invest has returned over R20 billion to its investors in shared-value rewards. The Discovery Group-owned asset manager has paid out R6.8 billion of those benefits to clients. Another R13.2 billion has accrued to clients who haven’t reached retirement or the end of their long-term investments, which will be paid out in the coming years.

Discovery Insure's 2024 WFH Index

47% of Discovery Insure drivers have hybrid working arrangements in place

Hard lockdowns may feel like a lifetime ago but working from home (WFH) isn’t going anywhere. This is according to Discovery Insure data released today, analysing the driving trends of Vitality Drive programme members, which reveals that 23% of its clients who began working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic are still not back in office full time.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s WELLTH Fund pays out more than R600 million since January 2023

Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s WELLTH Fund pays out more than R600 million since January 2023

The WELLTH Fund has already paid out over R600 million to Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) members since it launched in January 2023. The once-off benefit will be available until 31 December 2024. The top five services DHMS members used their WELLTH Fund benefit for in 2023 were to fund visits to dentists, GPs, physiotherapists, optometrists and to obstetricians and gynaecologists. In 2

Breast Health Foundation and Discovery Fund brings essential women’s healthcare services to members of the community in Mpumalanga

Breast Health Foundation and Discovery Fund brings essential women’s healthcare services to members of the community in Mpumalanga

03 April 2024, Johannesburg – The Breast Health Foundation (BHF), supported by the Discovery Fund, successfully renovated and inaugurated the Pfukani Women’s Clinic at Tintswalo Hospital in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, with the ambition to bring critical healthcare services closer to members of the community.
In April 2002, the Breast Health Foundation was established as a Not-for-Profit Organisatio

Walking 5,000 steps three times a week could add three years to life expectancy

Walking 5,000 steps three times a week could add three years to life expectancy

New research by Vitality and the London School of Economics shows that walking at least 5,000 steps three times a week is a milestone habit that, when maintained for two years, can add up to three years to a previously inactive individual’s life expectancy and reduce their healthcare costs by up to 13%.

Pothole Patrol Training Academy building.

The Discovery Pothole Patrol formalises its Academy to create jobs and drive sustainable change

Johannesburg, 28 February 2024: Discovery is proud to announce the official launch of the Discovery Pothole Patrol Academy in partnership with Avis Southern Africa.
Following a successful pilot in 2023 with 18 learners, the Academy is now accredited by the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) to offer a 12-month practical skills training programme providing an NQF Level 3

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