Discovery Medical Aid

    Discovery Health: Executive Plan

    Comprehensive
    2026 Plan
    From R 12 338/month

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    From 1 January 2027

    2027 prices are out

    R13 442

    main member / month

    Main member

    R12 338R13 442
    ▲ 8.9%

    Adult dependant

    R12 338R13 442
    ▲ 8.9%

    Child dependant

    R2 358R2 569
    ▲ 8.9%

    Family of four (2 adults + 2 kids): R29 392 in 2026 → R32 022 in 2027, an extra R2 630 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 12 338
    Adult dependantR 12 338
    Child dependantR 2 358

    Max 3 children billed.

    Hospital Cover

    Limit: Unlimited
    Network: Any private hospital
    Network name: Any private or public hospital

    Chronic Cover

    49 conditions covered (27 PMB + 22 additional)

    Plan highlights

    • Unlimited cover for hospital admissions
    • Full cover for chronic medicine
    • Full cover in hospital for related accounts
    • Comprehensive day-to-day cover
    • Extensive cover for maternity

    Who is Executive Plan for?

    • Families wanting full cover with the fewest out-of-pocket surprises
    • Members with chronic conditions who see specialists regularly
    • Higher earners wanting comprehensive benefits and any-hospital access

    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
    • 49 chronic conditions (27 PMB + 22 additional)
    • All Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB) — required by South African law

    What to watch out for

    • 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

    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.

    We are not a financial services provider and do not offer financial advice.