International Healthcare Benefits with Momentum Medical Scheme
Experience the range of healthcare benefits offered by Momentum Medical Scheme. Whether its services or coverage, for hospital stays, exclusive advantages for study visa holders or emergency medical transportation, we’ve got you covered. Discover why more than 1 million students trust Momentum and why our Ingwe Option is the choice for affordable and value driven healthcare. If you are a student studying in South Africa, we can provide you with information about study permit requirements and registration, at academic institutions.
Join us today to access cost-effective healthcare solutions.
Day-to-day benefits
Comprehensive day-to-day benefits via our contracted network providers. Day-to-day benefits refer to medical treatment received out of hospital (or in the casualty ward of a hospital). These benefits generally include services from doctors, specialists, dentists, optometrists, radiologists and pathologists, as well as prescribed medicine.
In-hospital benefits
The Ingwe Option offers unlimited private hospital cover at 100% of the Momentum Medical Scheme Rate to provide you with peace of mind. The hospital benefit provides cover for hospitalisation, if treatment is clinically appropriate and has been pre-authorised by the Scheme.
Virtual doctor consultations
The Ingwe option offers 3 virtual doctor consultations per beneficiary per year from the GP Virtual Consultation Network, which includes Hello Doctor. Consultations include scripting of medication where required.
Medical emergency transportation
Netcare 911 is Momentum Medical Scheme’s preferred service provider for unlimited medical emergency transport in South Africa.
Casualty/emergency benefits
If you need to visit an emergency room / casualty over a weekend or after hours, you have 1 visit per person or 2 visits per family per year for emergency / casualty and out-of-network doctor visits. You pay the first R105 of the visit and then need to contact us for authorisation within 72 hours after the visit.
Member communications
Momentum Medical Scheme has various communication channels to keep you informed of important Scheme developments. Kindly ensure that you update your personal contact details, especially your email address and mobile number.
Why choose Momentum Medical Scheme?
Why pick the Ingwe Option?
What do you need to study in SA?
For international students to register at a South African academic institution, it is compulsory to obtain a study permit for the duration of your studies.
Some academic institutions in South Africa require you to have active medical cover for a defined minimum period in order for you to be registered for the academic year.
- Click here to find out the minimum membership period required.
- For more information on the study permit requirements, processes and procedures: click here
- To download a copy of the Amendments: click here