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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  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. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. Focus on International Emergency Travel Cover 2026

    This document provides an overview of the Momentum Medical Scheme International Emergency Travel benefit. Who is covered? Beneficiaries on the Evolve, Custom, Incentive, Extender and Summit Options are covered per 90-day leisure journey as f...
  7. 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 detectio...
  8. 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...
  9. Focus on the Dental Benefit 2026

    The following dental benefits are available on Momentum Medical Scheme: Ingwe Option Preventative dental care Covered up to R500 per beneficiary at dentists, dental therapists and oral hygienists Basic dentistry, such as extraction...
  10. 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...