PLASTIC DENTURES AND ASSOCIATED LABORATORY COSTS |
1 set of plastic dentures ( an upper and a lower ) per beneficiary , once every 4 years |
Benefit for a mouth guard is available for both the clinical and the associated laboratory fee ( no pre-authorisation required ) |
1 set of plastic dentures ( an upper and a lower ) per beneficiary , once every 4 years |
Benefit for a mouth guard is available for both the clinical and the associated laboratory fee ( no pre-authorisation required ) |
ORTHODONTICS AND ASSOCIATED LABORATORY COSTS |
Pre-authorisation cases will be clinically assessed by using an orthodontic needs analysis
Benefit for orthodontic treatment will be granted where function is impaired ( not granted for cosmetic reasons )
Benefit allocation is subject to the outcome of the needs analysis and funding can be granted up to 100 % of the Bonitas Dental Tariff
Only 1 family member may begin orthodontic treatment in a calendar year
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Pre-authorisation cases will be clinically assessed by using an orthodontic needs analysis
Benefit for orthodontic treatment will be granted where function is impaired ( not granted for cosmetic reasons )
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Benefit allocation is subject to the outcome of the needs analysis and funding can be granted up to 100 % of the Bonitas Dental Tariff
Only 1 family member may begin orthodontic treatment in a calendar year
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Benefit for fixed comprehensive treatment is limited to beneficiaries from age 9 and younger than 18 years |
Orthodontic treatment is granted once per beneficiary , per lifetime |
Benefit for fixed comprehensive treatment is limited to beneficiaries from age 9 and younger than 18 years |
Orthodontic treatment is granted once per beneficiary , per lifetime |
SURGERY IN THE DENTAL CHAIR |
Paid from available savings
For the removal of impacted teeth only
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Managed Care protocols apply |
Paid from available savings |
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HOSPITALISATION ( GENERAL ANAESTHETIC ) |
A co-payment of R5 000 per admission applies for the removal of impacted teeth only OR A R2 500 upfront co-payment if the dental treatment is done in a day hospital |
Avoid a 30 % co-payment by using a hospital on the applicable network |
PMB only |
Avoid a 30 % co-payment by using a hospital on the applicable network |
INHALATION SEDATION IN DENTAL ROOMS ( LAUGHING GAS ) |
Managed Care protocols apply |
No benefit |
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MODERATE / DEEP SEDATION IN DENTAL ROOMS ( IV CONSCIOUS SEDATION ) |
Limited to extensive conservative dental treatment only
Pre-authorisation required
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Managed Care protocols apply |
PMB only
Pre-authorisation required
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