Dis‑Chem Health Plans Overview
1. MyHealth Core
- Starting from approximately R469–R509 per month for adults Welcome to Dischem Health+2Welcome to Dischem Health+2.
- Covers day-to-day healthcare essentials, including:
- GP visits (4 in-person + 4 virtual per year)
- Visits to network pharmacy clinics
- Medication (including chronic coverage for 7 conditions)
- Flu vaccine
- Dentistry and optometry services
- Basic blood tests, X-rays, maternity scans
- Health screenings and lifestyle benefits like counselling and legal advice Welcome to Dischem Health.
2. MyHealth Plus
- Priced from roughly R649–R705 per month for the main member Welcome to Dischem Health+2Welcome to Dischem Health+2.
- Provides full Core coverage plus:
- Unlimited GP visits (in-person + virtual)
- One specialist visit per year per person (up to R2,000)
- Broader chronic medication coverage (27 conditions)
- Unlimited scripts, diagnostics, dental, optometry, maternity, screenings, and lifestyle benefits Welcome to Dischem Health+1.
3. Accident Cover
- Offers emergency hospitalisation, ambulance services, and stabilisation — from approximately R110–R185 per month for adults Welcome to Dischem Health+1thehospitalplansite.co.zaBusinessTech.
4. Gap Cover
- Covers the shortfall between medical aid payouts and provider fees from around R141–R152 per month Welcome to Dischem Health+1BusinessTech.
Key Benefits
- extraRewards: As a policyholder, you enjoy an instant 20% discount on thousands of items at Dis‑Chem—potentially saving up to R600/month, which can offset your premiums Welcome to Dischem Health+2Welcome to Dischem Health+2.
- Not a medical scheme: Dis‑Chem Health is a health insurance product—not a medical scheme—so it operates differently from traditional medical aids Reddit+1.
What Real Users Say
“Dischem have some day to day cover plan for 429 pm… you can get day to day cover… and emergency hospital cover… for about R799”
— Reddit user Reddit.
“Kaelo [Dis‑Chem Health] is an absolute game-changer… user-friendly system… thoughtful reminders if you miss a payment… I feel valued as a customer”
— Reddit user Reddit.
“Medical insurance… not a medical aid… medical insurance only pays out if you ‘crashed’… unlike medical aid which covers ‘wear and tear’ too”
— Reddit user Reddit.
At A Glance: Plan Comparison
| Plan | Starting Cost (Adult) | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| MyHealth Core | R469–R509 | Essential day-to-day medical, meds, screenings, etc. |
| MyHealth Plus | R649–R705 | Includes Core + specialist visits, unlimited GP, meds |
| Accident Cover | R110–R185 | Emergency treatment, ambulance services |
| Gap Cover | R141–R152 | Covers shortfall between provider fees and medical aid |
| extraRewards Benefit | — | 20% discount on thousands of everyday essentials at Dis‑Chem |
Final Thoughts
- Best for: Those seeking affordable private primary healthcare without full medical scheme premiums.
- Advantages: Clear pricing, everyday coverage, plus shopping rewards.
- Keep in mind: It’s insurance—not comprehensive medical aid—so major treatments may not be covered.
