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  1. Summary of benefits 2026

  2. 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...
  3. Focus on Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) 2026

    What are Prescribed Minimum Benefits? Prescribed Minimum Benefits are a set of defined benefits for which all medical schemes in South Africa have to provide cover to medical scheme beneficiaries in terms of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 19...
  4. Focus on underwriting 2026

    Momentum Medical Scheme underwriters assess the medical risk that new applicants pose to the Scheme and use the risk management tools provided by legislation to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Scheme. These risk management tools i...
  5. Focus on non-disclosure 2026

    Why is non-disclosure investigated?  Open enrolment forms a cornerstone of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998 (the Act), directed at preventing risk selection by medical schemes, and allows for any eligible person to join any open medical sc...
  6. Focus on medical tax credits 2026

    Medical tax credit system: 1 March 2026 – 28 February 2027 Medical scheme tax credits – applies to all taxpayers (section 6A)  This is in respect of medical scheme contributions (paid to a registered medical scheme) made by the taxpayer, o...
  7. Focus on month-end billing dates for 2026

    Employer groups For new groups or addition of members to existing groups, the 2026 cut-off dates are as follows: 16 January  13 February  13 March  17 April  15 May 19 June  17 July  14 August  18 September  16 October  13 Novembe...
  8. Guide to Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) 2026

  9. Health and Multiply bank details 2026

    Before remitting funds, please call the person responsible for your matter to verify that the bank account you have on record is a legitimate bank account of Momentum. Cyber-criminals may use emails or letters or links that appear to be sent...
  10. 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...