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

The 2026 main-member contribution is R 2 681 per month. Adult dependants pay R 2 018 and child dependants R 1 076. Only the first 3 children are billed.

Which hospitals can I use on Discovery Health Essential 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 Essential 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 Essential 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: Essential Delta Core

Hospital Plan

2026 Plan

From R 2 681/month

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From 1 January 2027

2027 prices are out

R2 894

main member / month

Main member

R2 681R2 894

▲ 7.9%

Adult dependant

R2 018R2 178

▲ 7.9%

Child dependant

R1 076R1 161

▲ 7.9%

Family of four (2 adults + 2 kids): R6 851 in 2026 → R7 394 in 2027, an extra R543 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 2 681

Adult dependantR 2 018

Child dependantR 1 076

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 Essential 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
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.