Members on the Oncology Programme have access to chemotherapy, medicine and materials, radiation in and out of hospital, and PET scans. Members must register to join the Oncology Programme.
We cover the first portion of your treatment over a 12-month cycle in full
Depending on your health plan, the Oncology Programme covers the first R200,000 or R400,000 of your approved cancer treatment over a 12-month cycle in full up to the Scheme Rate.
You can still get authorised treatment after you have reached the threshold. If the treatment you get is part of the Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs), we will continue to pay at 100% of the Scheme Rate. Note that you must use the Scheme's designated service providers where applicable.
If you've reached the threshold and the oncology treatment you get is not part of PMB treatment, we only pay at 80% of the Scheme Rate.
Benefits of our Oncology Programme
- You have full cover for approved cancer-related treatment in and out of hospital.
- You have cover for pathology, radiology, medicine and other cancer-related treatment from other healthcare professionals.
- You have access to donor searches for bone marrow transplants.
- We always cover any cancer-related treatment that falls within the Prescribed Minimum Benefits in full with no co-payment if you use healthcare professionals with whom we have an agreement.
If you are diagnosed with cancer, you need to register on the Oncology Programme:
- Call 0860 100 421
- Email DCO_Oncology@discovery.co.za
- Visit www.discovery.co.za