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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Focus on Ulcerative Colitis 2026

    Description Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A chronic disease of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, on the inner lining of the large intestine. Crohn's disease and m...
  4. How to read your claims statement 2026

    Summary claims statement Understanding your Momentum Medical Scheme claims statement Please follow the numbering shown in the image above. Notes to understanding the Summary claims statement  The details of your chosen benefit opti...
  5. Focus on Coronary Artery Disease 2026

    Description Heart disease is a result of plaque build-up in your coronary arteries, a condition called atherosclerosis, that leads to blockages. The arteries, which start out smooth and elastic, become narrow and rigid, restricting blood fl...
  6. Focus on income definition on the Ingwe Option 2026

    On the Ingwe Option, the higher of your or your spouse/partner’s gross income, if he/she is included on your membership, is used to calculate the contributions you pay.   You need to provide all the information requested on the Declaration of...
  7. Focus on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 2026

    Description Lupus is an autoimmune disease characterised by acute and chronic inflammation of various tissues of the body. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body's tissues are attacked by its own immune system. The immun...
  8. List of procedures covered in any day facility on the Evolve Option 2026

    Anorectal -  Treatment of haemorrhoids, fissure, fistula Covered for complicated cases that cannot be treated as an out-patient or where the out-patient treatment options failed and treatment is required in a medical facility Biopsie...
  9. Focus on the HIV-Aids management programme 2026

    Description At Momentum Medical Scheme, our management and treatment of HIV/Aids is aimed at giving members access to the most appropriate medical care for wellness, prevention and care, so members with HIV/Aids can live a normal and producti...
  10. Focus on Crohn's disease 2026

    Description Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of the lining of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhoea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition. Inflammation caused...