Bonitas Member Magazine Issue 3. 2019 | Page 24

Childhood immunisation benefit Childhood immunisation benefit is designed to ensure that we support families in keeping their children healthy. Do I have to use a contracted service provider? No. You can use any service provider, however consultation or administration will be covered at the Bonitas Rate. Please note: The vaccination can only be given by a registered healthcare professional or pharmacy with a valid licence to dispense medication. Will the benefit be paid out of my available day-to-day/savings? This is an additional benefit which falls under the preventative care benefit. The cost of the vaccine will be covered at the Bonitas Rate from risk. However consultation or administration with a healthcare professional, will be paid from your available day-to-day/savings at the Bonitas Rate. Is the benefit available for all members? What does the benefit offer? The vaccinations covered are per the Expanded Programme on Immunisation in South Africa for children up to the age of 12 years. This includes the following: • Polio vaccine • Diptheria, whooping cough and tetanus vaccine • Hepatitis B vaccine • Measles vaccine • Tetanus and reduced strength diptheria vaccine • Vaccine against haemophilus influenza • Vaccine against diptheria and tetanus only The benefit is available to all our members on BonComprehensive, BonClassic, BonComplete, BonSave, BonFit, Standard, Standard Select, Primary and Primary Select. Page 23