Why Discovery Health?

Absolute financial stability 

The Discovery Health Medical Scheme is the largest open medical scheme in South Africa with over 1.5 million members. Discovery’s claims paying ability has received an AA-rating, the highest in the industry.

 The Discovery service commitment 

Discovery is committed to delivering the highest standard of service at every interaction with our members. Our commitment to service excellence is backed by state-of-the-art-technology and highly skilled people.

 Sustainability and affordability 

Discovery Health’s annual increases have consistently been contained to between 12% - 15% over the past seven years, giving our members absolute certainty. Discovery Health’s membership base is twice as big as that of our nearest competitor. This gives us the scale to provide stability. Discovery Health provides members with the certainty of sustainable increases going into the future.

 Discovery offers a comprehensive range of unique health plans 

Discovery Health offers a wide spectrum of health plans that provide the member with the flexibility to choose from a unique range of health care options. Members can choose a health plan that will meet all their needs.

 Vitality - integrating health and wellness 

The Vitality HealthStyle Programme is based on sound clinical protocols to make members healthier and encourages them to live a healthier lifestyle. Data has shown that participating in Vitality has resulted in increased usage of preventive care measures, decreased hospitalisation and lower chronic medication costs. Vitality has more than one million members, who benefit from Vitality’s premier lifestyle enhancing partnerships.