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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 flow...
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Specialised procedure and treatment This document provides a guideline of the procedures and treatment covered on the various benefit options and paid from the Major Medical Benefit, irrespective of whether the procedure and treatment is perf...
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Description Asthma is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath and coughing. The coughing of...
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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 s...
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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 to th...
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Description Addison's disease is an endocrine or hormonal disorder that occurs in all age groups and affects men and women equally. Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, in some ca...
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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 den...
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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...
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Description Mental health disorders comprise a broad range of diagnoses, with different symptoms. However, they are generally characterised by some combination of abnormal thoughts, emotions, behaviour, and relationships with others. Examples...
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The cut-off date for debit orders for individual members joining Momentum Medical Scheme is the 26th of each month. The process is as follows: If the application is activated by the 26th of the month, all outstanding contributions will be ded...