General appliances on BonSave to pay from savings
Our analysis of the option showed that only 7% of members used their general appliances benefit, while a much
higher percentage of families used all their savings in a given year. In order to help manage costs, general appliances
and external prostheses will be paid from savings in 2020. The resultant cost reduction of moving these benefits
from risk to savings, enables us to increase savings on the option, without significantly increasing contributions.
Hospital reimbursement rate of 100% on BonSave
Competitor analysis further revealed that what was perceived to be a competitive advantage of a 150%
in-hospital specialist reimbursement rate, has not attracted new members to the option. We have therefore
opted to reduce this to 100% of the Bonitas Rate going forward. This is in-line with competitor options at a similar
price point. Network specialists will continue to be paid in full – allowing our members to get quality care at an
affordable rate.
Restructured dental packages on BonSave and BonFit Select
The dental benefit, paid from risk, has been restructured on BonSave and BonFit Select. This was done on the
basis of utilisation to cover the elements that members on the options use the most, such as consultations and
oral hygiene.
Savings on BonFit Select increased to 16%
We have also increased the medical savings portion on the option to 16% so that it more competitive.
Additional GP consultations on BonFit Select when savings are depleted.
Main member
Adult dependant
Child dependant
R4 128
R3 204
R1 236
16%
We are pleased to announce that we have added a risk benefit for two GP consultations per family when savings
are depleted, to ensure that our members have cover when they need it most.
Auxiliary benefits unlimited for in-hospital PMBs.
In addition, auxiliary benefits for PMBs will have unlimited in-hospital cover. Non-PMB auxiliary benefits will be
paid from the day-to-day benefits on Primary and Primary Select and from savings on BonSave and BonFit Select.
BonFit will now be known as BonFit Select
The name of BonFit will change to BonFit Select in 2020. This is to position it alongside our other Select options
which make use of a rich and comprehensive hospital network.
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