Medshield: MediCore
From 1 January 2027
2027 prices are out
R4 701
main member / month
Main member
Adult dependant
Child dependant
Family of four (2 adults + 2 kids): R9 870 in 2026 → R10 848 in 2027, an extra R978 a month.
Source: Medshield 2027 Benefit Guides. Benefits shown on this page are 2026 until we load the 2027 benefit changes. Compare every 2027 increase
Monthly Contributions
Max 3 children billed. Child rates apply up to age 21.
Hospital Cover
30% upfront co-payment for a non-network hospital.
Chronic Cover
Maternity
Plan highlights
- Hospital cover only — no day-to-day benefit
- Compact Hospital Network
- 27 PMB chronic conditions in full
- Trauma & emergency cover included
Who is MediCore 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)
- 12 antenatal consultations
- 2 pregnancy ultrasound scans
- 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
- Non-formulary chronic medication is subject to a 30% co-payment
- 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 Medshield plans
MediPlus Compact
MediValue Prime
MediSaver
Frequently asked questions
Source: Medshield MediCore 2026 Benefit Guide — accessed 2026-10-08.
All benefits and limits are per calendar year, unless otherwise stated.
All benefits subject to Council for Medical Schemes approval.
Child contribution applies to first, second and third biological/legally adopted children only.
Pricing and benefits sourced from Medshield's 2026 benefit guides and contribution documents. Final premiums confirmed by Medshield at application.