Bonitas Member Magazine B-Living Issue 1, 2019 | Page 20

Wellness Benefits
HOW DO I ACCESS THE
WELLNESS SCREENING AND
WELLNESS EXTENDER?
WHAT IS THE WELLNESS SCREENING?
The wellness screening is a free annual
check-up where carefully selected tests are
done. It also helps you to detect serious chronic
conditions such as hypertension, heart disease and
diabetes. All tests must be done at the same time.
Tests which can be done include:
Do your wellness screening at a Bonitas wellness
day, at a biokineticist or at a Dis-Chem, Clicks or
Pick ’n Pay pharmacy.
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• A blood pressure test
• A blood glucose test
• A cholesterol test
• A BMI test and
• A waist-to-hip ratio measurement
In addition to the wellness screening benefit we
offer a preventative care benefit that includes a
Once all tests that are part of the wellness
screening have been completed, your wellness
extender will be activated and you will be able
to access it. Check the amount allocated to your
family on your wellness extender.
HIV test
FLU vaccine
Pap smear *
Mammogram **
Pneumococcal vaccine*
Visit the GP, biokineticist, dietician or
physiotherapist or go on the stop smoking
programme and have the wellness extender
cover the consultation or programme.
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Stool test *
(*for beneficiaries within a specific age group)
(**option specific)
WHAT IS THE WELLNESS EXTENDER?
Please note: All claims for the wellness extender
are paid at the Bonitas Rate. Adult dependants
must complete the wellness screening to access the
wellness extender.
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The wellness extender can be used to pay for
extra consultations and treatment with a GP,
biokineticist, dietician or physiotherapist or
a programme to stop smoking. The amount
allocated to this benefit depends on the plan you
have chosen.