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  1. Health Platform Benefits Value Flyer 2024

  2. Obtaining authorisation for Major Medical Benefits 2025

    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...
  3. Focus on the Medical Rehabilitation Benefit 2025

    Physical rehabilitation  Certain illnesses, injuries, accidents or surgical procedures can leave you with physical challenges or disabilities. Physical rehabilitation is a therapeutic programme designed to assist you in regaining your strengt...
  4. Focus on Systemic Lupus Erythematous 2025

    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 immune ...
  5. Focus on Crohn's disease 2025

    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 b...
  6. How to save on your medical expenses 2025

    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...
  7. Focus on Coronary Artery Disease 2025

    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...
  8. Focus on Asthma 2025

    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...
  9. Focus on Multiple Sclerosis 2025

    Description Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the world’s most common neurological diseases. Nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are surrounded by a layer of protein called myelin. This layer protects the nerve and helps electrical sig...
  10. Focus on the Dental Benefit 2025

    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...