It will drive education and awareness so that
prospective members can make an informed
decision, while existing members can make the
most of their medical aid. We’re also adding
a brand new Bonitas app soon to enrich the
experience for our members. Read more about it
on page 6.
The second of the early highlights is the
introduction of a new maternity programme for
expecting mothers and their bundles of joy. The
aim of the Bonitas Maternity Programme is to
provide the expectant mothers with additional
benefits, support, education and advice through
all stages of the pregnancy. It’s focussed on
making the journey to parenthood as enjoyable
and healthy as possible. Read all about the
benefits on page 3 and 4.
Lee
Message from our
Principal Officer:
Lee Callakoppen
2020
is well on its way and
we are looking forward to a successful but
challenging year ahead. Reflecting on 2019,
we can say that it has been an exceptional
year for Bonitas with phenomenal growth, as
a remarkable 50 680 new members joined the
Scheme. This just reaffirms that our members
are the cornerstone of our business, and how
much we are committed to providing you
and your loved ones with affordable, quality
healthcare. For us, it’s all about saving you
money by making your benefits last longer
and making Bonitas sustainable.
The year started off with a number of
highlights. The first being the launch of a
brand new Bonitas website. It features a
fresh and modern design with a user-friendly
interface.
Page 1
From a health perspective, the year started off
with an international crisis as the whole world
came under threat from the Coronavirus. In early
March, the first case of the virus was confirmed
in South Africa. We assure you that the situation
is under control, with an assurance that all
outbreak prevention and infection control
measures are being followed in hospitals and at
ports of entry. We urge our members to continue
being vigilant in protecting yourself by following
standard infection control precautions. You can
read everything you need to know about the
Coronavirus on page 29.
Our strong focus to empower and support
our members to lead healthy and active lives
continues. Be sure to read the section on raising
happy, healthy children on page 11. On page 10
we encourage our members to know their big 4
crucial indicators of overall health and wellness.
Remember all Bonitas members receive one free
wellness check every year.
In the current economic climate, South Africans
are under a lot of financial strain. To alleviate
the effects on our members, our free lifestyle
vouchers and discounted financial products (see
page 7-8) will go a long way to ease this burden.
Our members can also stretch their benefits and
avoid additional medical expenses by reading the
article on page 20 on how to make your medical
aid go further.
For now, it’s all about taking 2020 head on with
a clear vision centred around you, our members.
Stay active. Stay healthy.