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South Africans face a multitude of health challenges, each with unique complexities and implications for those struggling with them. Given the socio-economic difficulties in our country, access to proper medical care when afflicted with these ailments is often difficult for many South Africans, but there is a solution that many of us may not have considered – health insurance.
Before we explore why health insurance is a viable way for South Africans to gain access to proper medical care, let’s first touch on some of the most prevalent health issues in the country:
Infectious Diseases
Infectious diseases, notably HIV/AIDS, continue to burden South Africa's healthcare system. The prevalence of these diseases necessitates timely and comprehensive medical intervention, including diagnostics, treatment, and ongoing care.
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
The rise of non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and hypertension, presents a growing health concern. These conditions often require long-term management and can lead to serious health complications if left uncontrolled.
Maternal and Child Health
Maternal and child health remain key priorities for South Africa's healthcare system. Access to prenatal care, childbirth services, and neonatal care is essential for ensuring the health and wellbeing of mothers and infants.
Accident and Emergency Care
Accidents and emergencies can occur suddenly, requiring immediate medical attention. Access to quality emergency care is crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality associated with acute health crises.
Influenza (Flu)
Approximately 90% of South African households fight influenza each year. This virus often arrives unexpectedly, when families are already experiencing tight budgets and have not accounted for a last minute doctor’s appointment or OTC medications. This leads to people not taking the medicine they need to get better, meaning their flu can often get worse or turn into bronchitis or pneumonia.
The Role of Health Insurance:
In addressing these health challenges, health insurance plays a pivotal role by providing an affordable way for South Africans to gain access to private healthcare, as well as a range of day-to-day and in-hospital benefits that they can use to help them get better quickly. Rather than suffer from an ailment without the financial means to be able to treat it, health insurance is a small monthly investment which can greatly assist with the medical bills of those with limited disposable income.
Oneplan Health Insurance
Oneplan Health Insurance have been the innovators in health insurance since 2010, offering comprehensive health insurance to all South Africans. With a range of 5 affordable plans to choose from starting from just R480 per month, Oneplan offers extensive cover and benefits tailored to meet the diverse healthcare needs of its clients.
- Access to PRIVATE healthcare: visit hospitals like Mediclinic, Netcare, Life, and more.
- Prepaid day-to-day claims: get paid BEFORE you see the doctor on your Onecard in 1 minute.
- No networks: visit any doctor of your choice.
- Included at no extra cost: Trauma, Assault, & Accidental HIV, Accident Disability, 24hr Ambulance & Emergency Services.
- Discounted prices for multiple family members on a single plan.
- A dedicated, well-trained team of qualified nurses in their Claims Team.
- Comprehensive benefits: Casualty Accident & Illness Cover, Blood Tests, X-Rays, Medication, Dentistry, Optometry, and MORE!
- Quick & easy claims management: manage & upload claims from the palm of your hand with the Oneplan App.
By offering affordable and comprehensive health insurance solutions, Oneplan Health Insurance plays a vital role in addressing South Africa's health challenges and ensuring that individuals have access to the care they need to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
You can find everything you need to know about Oneplan’s Health Insurance Prices and Plans here, or, if you’re ready to get affordable, comprehensive health cover, you can get a quote online for Oneplan Health Insurance here.
Oneplan is sold by Oneplan Brokers (Pty) Ltd and administered by Oneplan Underwriting Managers (Pty) Ltd, authorised financial services provider FSP43627 and FSP43628. Oneplan is not a benefit option regulated by the Medical Schemes Act, but a non-life insurance product underwritten by Bryte Insurance Company Limited a licensed insurer and an authorised FSP(17703).
*Terms and Conditions apply. Premiums are risk profile dependent.
This post was sponsored by Oneplan and produced by Adspace Studio.
