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  1. Focus on the Health Platform Benefit 2026

    Health Platform Benefits are available to all Momentum Medical Scheme members and are paid for by the Scheme. These benefits encourage health awareness, enhance quality of life and give peace of mind through preventative care, early detection,...
  2. Focus on the Day-to-day Benefit 2026

    Introduction This benefit provides for day-to-day medical expenses, such as doctors’ visits and prescribed medication.  On the Ingwe Option , members who choose Connect Network hospitals need to use State facilities, while members who cho...
  3. Focus on emergency medical transport 2026

    Momentum Medical Scheme has contracted with Netcare 911 to provide our members with emergency medical transport benefits within the borders of South Africa. Netcare 911 is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist our members in th...
  4. Obtaining authorisation for Major Medical Benefits 2026

    You need to obtain pre-authorisation from Momentum Medical Scheme for:  Hospitalisation  Day hospital admissions  Specialised procedures/treatment  MRI, CT, Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), whole body radioisotope and PET...
  5. Focus on the Doula Benefit 2026

    What is a doula? A doula provides non-clinical support and care to a woman (and her partner) during childbirth and the postpartum (after delivery) period. What are the criteria for using the benefit? There are three criteria that need to be...
  6. Focus on specialised scans, including MRI, CT, MRCP and PET scans 2026

    MRI and CT scans, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), whole body radioisotope and PET scans are subject to pre-authorisation. Even if you have authorisation for an in-hospital admission, a separate pre-authorisation will be requi...
  7. Focus on the Trauma Benefit 2026

    The Trauma Benefit covers certain day-to-day care and treatment following a hospital admission for specific traumatic events. This benefit is available on the Evolve, Incentive, Extender and Summit Options and appropriate treatment related t...
  8. Focus on exclusions 2026

    The following exclusions apply to Momentum Medical Scheme benefits.  General exclusions mentioned in this paragraph are not affected by any specific exclusions. Unless otherwise decided by the Scheme (and with the express exception of medicin...
  9. Focus on the Dental Benefit 2026

    This document provides the details of the dental benefits available on Momentum Medical Scheme. Ingwe Option Preventative dental care Covered up to R380 per beneficiary at dentists, dental therapists and oral hygienists Basic denti...
  10. How to save on your medical expenses 2026

    Medical aid plays an important role in providing healthcare cover and peace of mind to consumers. There are several practical ways for members to optimally use their benefits, thereby keeping their out-of-pocket expenses to the minimum. Preve...