How much does Discovery Health Classic Delta Core cost in 2026?

The 2026 main-member contribution is R 3 126 per month. Adult dependants pay R 2 465 and child dependants R 1 250. Only the first 3 children are billed.

Which hospitals can I use on Discovery Health Classic Delta Core?

This plan uses restrictive network — specifically the Private hospital in the Delta Network. PMB emergencies are always covered at the nearest private hospital.

How many chronic conditions does Discovery Health Classic Delta Core cover?

27 chronic conditions in total — that's the 27 statutory PMB conditions plus 0 additional conditions. Medication must come from the plan's approved formulary.

Is Discovery Health Classic Delta Core good for families?

This is a hospital-only plan, so it's better suited to healthier members. Families with regular GP visits or chronic medication needs may want a savings or comprehensive plan.

Where does this pricing come from?

All figures are taken directly from the official Discovery Health 2026 brochure (accessed 2026-10-07). Final premiums are confirmed by Discovery Health when you apply.

Discovery Health: Classic Delta Core

Hospital Plan

2026 Plan

From R 3 126/month

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From 1 January 2027

2027 prices are out

R3 374

main member / month

Main member

R3 126R3 374

▲ 7.9%

Adult dependant

R2 465R2 661

▲ 8.0%

Child dependant

R1 250R1 349

▲ 7.9%

Family of four (2 adults + 2 kids): R8 091 in 2026 → R8 733 in 2027, an extra R642 a month.

Source: Discovery Health Medical Scheme 2027 Contributions. Benefits shown on this page are 2026 until we load the 2027 benefit changes. Compare every 2027 increase

Heads up: This is general information, not financial advice. Pricing is sourced from the official Discovery Health 2026 brochure but may change — always confirm directly with Discovery Health before joining.

Monthly Contributions

Main memberR 3 126

Adult dependantR 2 465

Child dependantR 1 250

Max 3 children billed.

Hospital Cover

Limit: Unlimited

Network: Restrictive network

Network name: Private hospital in the Delta Network

Chronic Cover

27 conditions covered (27 PMB + 0 additional)

Plan highlights

Unlimited cover for hospital admissions
Full cover for chronic medicine
Comprehensive benefits for maternity and early childhood
Screening and Prevention Benefit for important health checks

Who is Classic Delta Core for?

People who only need cover for emergencies and hospitalisation
Younger, generally healthy members who pay for GP visits and medication out of pocket

This is general guidance. Use our free calculator to see whether this plan matches your specific needs and budget.

What's covered

Unlimited hospital cover at restrictive network
27 chronic conditions (27 PMB + 0 additional)
All Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB) — required by South African law

What to watch out for

GP consultations (you pay out of pocket)
Acute medication from your local pharmacy
Routine dental check-ups and optometry
Planned admissions at hospitals outside the network — co-payments apply
Chronic conditions outside the 27 statutory PMB list
Cosmetic procedures, alternative therapies and certain elective treatments
Out-of-hospital costs above your annual day-to-day limit (where applicable)

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Frequently asked questions

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Source: Discovery Health Medical Scheme Plan Comparison 2026 (contributions 1 April to 31 December 2026) — accessed 2026-10-07.

Information sourced from Discovery's official 2026 plan guide. Contributions and benefits may change. Always confirm with Discovery before joining.

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