Bonitas Member Magazine B-Living Issue 4

Improved wellness extender The wellness extender benefit is an excellent way for members to maximise their benefits. It can be used for extra consultations with a GP, biokineticist, dietician or physiotherapist or a programme to stop smoking. Introducing the Mental Wellness programme To make things simpler and improve access to the benefit, in 2018, children under 21 will have access to the wellness extender benefit once an adult beneficiary has completed a wellness screening. Members can access the wellness extender automatically after completing the wellness screening. In addition, the benefit has been increased by 15%. It will be: • R2 420 on BonComprehensive • R1 670 on BonClassic, BonComplete, Standard, Standard Select and Hospital Plus • R1 210 on Primary, BonSave, BonFit and Hospital Standard • R860 on BonEssential Preventative care boosted With an increased prevalence of cervical cancer, breast cancer and osteoporosis emerging, we have enhanced our preventative care benefits to ensure that illnesses can be detected earlier and allow for timeous intervention: • Pap smears for women over 21 years will be covered on BonEssential and BonCap, once every 3 years • Mammogram screenings for women over 40 will be covered on BonSave and Primary, once every 2 years • Bone density screenings for men aged 70 and over, once every 5 years will be covered on BonClassic and BonComprehensive. Unlimited terminal care now available In 2018, an unlimited terminal care benefit will be available on all options. This will ensure that members have access to care of the highest standard at all times, including end of life. The benefit provides access to unlimited hospice and private nursing care, with funding for pain management, counselling, social workers and home oxygen. Page 17 Recent studies show that over 17 million people in South Africa are dealing with anxiety disorders such as agoraphobia, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and mood disorders. Statistics from a global study presented at a recent mental health summit in Johannesburg revealed that mental disorders have increased by 22,7%. In South Africa, 30% of people report life-long psychiatric disorders, while 1 in 3 will be affected by a mental illness in their lifetime. It is against this backdrop that Bonitas developed the Mental Wellness programme – available in 2018 to identified beneficiaries on BonComprehensive, BonClassic, Standard and Standard Select. The programme will form part of Bonitas’ Managed Care initiatives and aims to improve quality of life and empower members to manage their condition. It provides access to a dedicated case manager and specialised mental health doctors. In addition, it gives members access to education to manage their condition more efficiently and offers support for loved ones too. B-Living Issue 4, 2017

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