Where these figures come from: every contribution, limit and network on this page is taken from the scheme's published 2026 brochure, accessed 28 April 2026. This is general information, not advice — confirm the current rate with the scheme before you decide.
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    Medical Aid Options for Families Under R5,000 per Month

    Looking for family medical aid that won't stretch your budget too thin? There are several options under R5,000/month that still tick the important boxes - hospital cover, basic day-to-day benefits, and chronic medication. Here's what's available in this price range.

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    Household

    family

    Budget Range

    Up to R 5 000/mo

    Chronic Cover

    Standard PMB

    Also Looking At

    None specified

    Closest matches for this scenario

    5 of the published 2026 options whose brochure figures fit this household and budget. Ordered by how closely the published benefits match the requirements listed above — not by our opinion of the scheme.

    Medihelp: MedMove! Student

    Network option — 2026

    R 804

    per month, main member

    What the 2026 brochure publishes

    • R 804 a month for two adults and two children, from the published 2026 contribution table.
    • Unlimited hospital cover — comprehensive network (Medihelp National Hospital Network).
    • 27 chronic conditions listed (27 PMB + 0 additional).

    Hospital cover

    • • Unlimited
    • • Comprehensive network
    • • No per-admission co-payment published

    Chronic & day-to-day

    • • 27 chronic conditions
    • • No day-to-day pool on this option
    • • Maternity benefit published
    Designed exclusively for students
    From R804 per month — most affordable Medihelp option
    Network GP visits (R135 co-pay per visit)
    Trauma & emergency cover, 271 PMB conditions

    Fedhealth: flexiFEDSavvy Hospital

    Hospital Plan option — 2026

    R 1 155

    per month, main member

    R 4 008 for two adults and two children

    What the 2026 brochure publishes

    • R 4 008 a month for two adults and two children, from the published 2026 contribution table.
    • Unlimited hospital cover — comprehensive network (Fedhealth GRID Network (120 hospitals)).
    • 27 chronic conditions listed (27 PMB + 0 additional).

    Hospital cover

    • • Unlimited
    • • Comprehensive network
    • • No per-admission co-payment published

    Chronic & day-to-day

    • • 27 chronic conditions
    • • No day-to-day pool on this option
    • • Maternity benefit published
    Designed for digitally-savvy under-35s
    Unlimited hospitalisation at network hospitals
    27 PMB chronic conditions covered in full
    Backup savings up to R6,528 available

    Fedhealth: flexiFEDSavvy Savings

    Savings option — 2026

    R 1 600

    per month, main member

    R 4 453 for two adults and two children

    What the 2026 brochure publishes

    • R 4 453 a month for two adults and two children, from the published 2026 contribution table.
    • Unlimited hospital cover — comprehensive network (Fedhealth GRID Network (120 hospitals)).
    • 27 chronic conditions listed (27 PMB + 0 additional).

    Hospital cover

    • • Unlimited
    • • Comprehensive network
    • • No per-admission co-payment published

    Chronic & day-to-day

    • • 27 chronic conditions
    • • No day-to-day pool on this option
    • • Maternity benefit published
    Hospital + savings (R445pm) for digitally-savvy under-35s
    Annual savings of R5,338 for day-to-day expenses
    27 PMB chronic conditions in full
    Network hospitals only

    Medshield: MediCurve

    Network option — 2026

    R 1 821

    per month, main member

    R 4 608 for two adults and two children

    What the 2026 brochure publishes

    • R 4 608 a month for two adults and two children, from the published 2026 contribution table.
    • Unlimited hospital cover — comprehensive network (Medshield Hospital Network).
    • 27 chronic conditions listed (27 PMB + 0 additional).

    Hospital cover

    • • Unlimited
    • • Comprehensive network
    • • No per-admission co-payment published

    Chronic & day-to-day

    • • 27 chronic conditions
    • • No day-to-day pool on this option
    • • Maternity benefit published
    Most affordable Medshield option (R1,821 main)
    Basic GP, acute medicine, optical, dental & radiology
    27 PMB chronic conditions covered
    Network providers required

    Fedhealth: myFED

    Network option — 2026

    R 1 719

    per month, main member

    R 4 996 for two adults and two children

    What the 2026 brochure publishes

    • R 4 996 a month for two adults and two children, from the published 2026 contribution table.
    • Unlimited hospital cover — restrictive network (myFED Network Hospitals).
    • 27 chronic conditions listed (27 PMB + 0 additional).

    Hospital cover

    • • Unlimited
    • • Restrictive network
    • • No per-admission co-payment published

    Chronic & day-to-day

    • • 27 chronic conditions
    • • No day-to-day pool on this option
    • • Maternity benefit published
    Income-banded affordable network plan
    Unlimited contracted nominated GP visits
    27 PMB chronic conditions covered in full
    Network hospitals only — emergencies at any hospital

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    This page compares the published 2026 figures against one fixed household and budget. Run the calculator to filter the same data set against your own household, budget and health needs.

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