Bonitas: BonStart Plus
From 1 January 2027
2027 prices are out
R2 189
main member / month
Main member
Adult dependant
Child dependant
Family of four (2 adults + 2 kids): R5 778 in 2026 → R6 201 in 2027, an extra R423 a month.
Source: Bonitas 2027 All Plans Brochures. Benefits shown on this page are 2026 until we load the 2027 benefit changes. Compare every 2027 increase
Monthly Contributions
Hospital Cover
On these options you can avoid a R12 680 co-payment by using a hospital on the applicable network. R1 240 co-payment per admission, except for PMB emergencies
Chronic Cover
Plan highlights
- Unlimited network GP and Nurse Virtual Care consultations
- Unlimited network GP consultations
- GP-referred acute medicine, x-rays and blood tests limited to R3 450 per family
- 2 visits per family for Specialist Consultations
- 1 eye test per beneficiary at a network provider
- 1 dental consultation per beneficiary
Who is BonStart Plus for?
- Members happy to use a defined network of GPs and hospitals in exchange for lower premiums
- People prioritising affordable monthly contributions over freedom of choice
- Budget-conscious members looking for entry-level cover
This is general guidance. Use our free calculator to see whether this plan matches your specific needs and budget.
What's covered
- Unlimited at the applicable hospital network hospital cover at restrictive network
- 28 chronic conditions (27 PMB + 1 additional)
- All Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB) — required by South African law
What to watch out for
- Planned admissions at hospitals outside the network — co-payments apply
- Cosmetic procedures, alternative therapies and certain elective treatments
- Out-of-hospital costs above your annual day-to-day limit (where applicable)
Compare with similar Bonitas plans
BonEssential Select
BonStart
BonFit
Frequently asked questions
Source: Bonitas BonStart Plus 2026 Brochure — accessed 2026-04-28.
All benefits and limits are per calendar year, unless otherwise stated.
Managed Care protocols apply.
All benefits are approved by the Council for Medical Schemes.
PMB = Prescribed Minimum Benefits. DSP = Designated Service Provider.
Pricing and benefits sourced from official 2026 Bonitas brochures. Final premiums confirmed by Bonitas at application.