Bonitas Member Magazine Issue 1. 2020 | Page 21

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MEDICAL If you want to make your medical aid benefits last as long as possible and avoid AID additional medical expenses, you can follow these top tips. Use network GPs and specialists We negotiate special rates with doctors and specialists on the network so you receive quality care at lower rates. This helps you avoid co-payments and makes your savings and day-to-day benefits go further. Go to preferred providers You can avoid co-payments and get more value for money by using preferred providers and Designated Service Providers (DSPs). Choose to use these providers so you receive the best in medical care. Get advice from your pharmacist Pharmacists can provide sound medical advice on problems such as rashes, colds and minor ailments. You can buy over-the-counter medicine and treat less serious illnesses yourself. Check for benefits paid from Risk Benefits paid from Risk are additional to your other benefits. They give you more value for money, without using your savings or day-to-day benefits. On most plans, you can receive maternity consultations, wellness benefits, preventative care benefits and dentistry paid by us from Risk. Page 20