Discovery Health: Classic Priority
From 1 January 2027
2027 prices are out
R6 752
main member / month
Main member
Adult dependant
Child dependant
Family of four (2 adults + 2 kids): R16 043 in 2026 → R17 478 in 2027, an extra R1 435 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
Monthly Contributions
Max 3 children billed.
Hospital Cover
Chronic Cover
Plan highlights
- Unlimited hospital cover
- 25% of contribution to Medical Savings Account (MSA)
- Limited Above Threshold Benefit for day-to-day cover
- Day-to-day Extender Benefit
- Personal Health Fund of up to R2,500 per adult
Who is Classic Priority for?
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 any private hospital
- 27 chronic conditions (27 PMB + 0 additional)
- All Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB) — required by South African law
What to watch out for
- 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)
Compare with similar Discovery Health plans
Essential Priority
Classic Saver
Coastal Saver
Frequently asked questions
Source: Discovery Priority Plan Guide 2026 — accessed 2026-04-28.
Information sourced from Discovery's official 2026 plan guide. Contributions and benefits may change. Always confirm with Discovery before joining.
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