{"id":49,"date":"2019-03-05T11:18:17","date_gmt":"2019-03-05T11:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gometa.co.za\/info\/?page_id=49"},"modified":"2019-03-05T11:18:17","modified_gmt":"2019-03-05T11:18:17","slug":"medical-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uni1.co.za\/articles\/medical-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Aid in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>AECI MEDICAL AID SOCIETY<\/strong><br \/>(086) 000-2103<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ALLIANCE-MIDMED MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 000-2101<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ANGLO MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 022-2633<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ANGLOVAAL GROUP MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 010-0693<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BANKMED<\/strong><br \/>0800 226 5633<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BARLOWORLD MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>37 Conrad St, Florida North, Roodepoort, Gauteng<br \/>(011) 671-2000<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BESTMED MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086)000-2378<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BMW EMPLOYEES MEDICAL AID SOCIETY<\/strong><br \/>(011)529-1091<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BONITAS MEDICAL FUND<\/strong><br \/>(011)384-5100<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BP MEDICAL AID SOCIETY<\/strong><br \/>(021)480-4610<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BUILDING &amp; CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY MEDICAL AID FUND<\/strong><br \/>(011) 208-1000<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CAPE MEDICAL PLAN<\/strong><br \/>(021) 930-6838<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (SA) MEDICAL AID FUND (CAMAF)<\/strong><br \/>(086) 170-0600<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>COMMUNITY MEDICAL AID SCHEME (COMMED)<\/strong><br \/>(012) 643 5700<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>COMPCARE WELLNESS MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(011) 208-1000<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DE BEERS BENEFIT SOCIETY<\/strong><br \/>(053) 807-3111<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>DISCOVERY HEALTH MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(011) 529-3954<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ENGEN MEDICAL BENEFIT FUND<\/strong><br \/>(021) 403-4593<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>FEDHEALTH MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 000-2153<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>FISHING INDUSTRY MEDICAL SCHEME (FISH-MED)<\/strong><br \/>(021) 402-9927<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>FOOD WORKERS MEDICAL BENEFIT FUND<\/strong><br \/>(021) 930-3550<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GENESIS MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(021) 442-9900<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GLENCORE MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 044-4450<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GOLDEN ARROWS EMPLOYEES\u2019 MEDICAL BENEFIT FUND<\/strong><br \/>(086) 010-4122<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES MEDICAL SCHEME (GEMS)<\/strong><br \/>(086) 111-4367<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>GRINTEK ELECTRONICS MEDICAL AID SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(011) 591-8207<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>HORIZON MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 010-1103<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>HOSMED MEDICAL AID SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 146-7633<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IMPALA MEDICAL PLAN<\/strong><br \/>(014) 569-7597<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>IMPERIAL GROUP MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(011) 547-8611<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>KEYHEALTH<\/strong><br \/>(012) 667-2250<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LA-HEALTH MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(021) 914-2103<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LIBCARE MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(080) 012-2273<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LIBERTY HEALTH MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(011) 445 7052<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>LONMIN MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 010 4883<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MAKOTI MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(011) 208-1000<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MALCOR MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 010-0698<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MASSMART HEALTH PLAN<\/strong><br \/>(011) 208-1000<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MBMED MEDICAL AID FUND<\/strong><br \/>(086) 000-2109<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MEDIHELP<\/strong><br \/>(086) 010-0678<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MEDIMED MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(041) 395-4400<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MEDIPOS MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 010-0078<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MEDSHIELD MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(010) 597-4700<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MOMENTUM HEALTH<\/strong><br \/>(086) 011-7859<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MOTOHEALTH CARE<\/strong><br \/>(086) 132-9800<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NASPERS MEDICAL FUND<\/strong><br \/>(086) 062-7633<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NEDGROUP MEDICAL AID SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 010-0080<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NETCARE MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(011) 529-3954<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>OLD MUTUAL STAFF MEDICAL AID FUND<\/strong><br \/>(021) 509-7036<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PARMED MEDICAL AID SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 000-2126<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PG GROUP MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(011) 417-5800<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PHAROS MEDICAL PLAN<\/strong><br \/>(031)-267-5000 \/ 0860 742767<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PICK N PAY MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(080) 000-4389<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PLATINUM HEALTH<\/strong><br \/>(014) 591-3069<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PROFMED<\/strong><br \/>(011) 628-8900<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>PRO SANO MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(021) 917-4440<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>QUANTUM MEDICAL AID SOCIETY<\/strong><br \/>(086) 010-2958<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RAND WATER MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(011) 682-0985<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>REMEDI MEDICAL AID SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 011-6116<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RESOLUTION HEALTH MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>0861 7916 425<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RETAIL MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(021) 980-4465<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>RHODES UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(041) 395-4476<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SABC MEDICAL AID SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 000-2136<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SAMWUMED<\/strong><br \/>(021) 697-9000<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SASOLMED<\/strong><br \/>(086) 000-2134<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SEDMED<\/strong><br \/>(051) 447-8991<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SELFMED MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(021) 943-2300<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SISONKE HEALTH MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(041) 395-4400<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SIZWE MEDICAL FUND<\/strong><br \/>(011) 298-1500<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SOUTH AFRICAN BREWERIES MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 000-2133<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE SERVICE MEDICAL SCHEME (POLMED)<\/strong><br \/>(012) 818-7500<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SPECTRAMED<\/strong><br \/>(086) 024-6637<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>SUREMED HEALTH<\/strong><br \/>(086) 008 0888<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TFG MEDICAL AID SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086)012 3077<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>THEBEMED<\/strong><br \/>(011) 544 8899<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TIGER BRANDS MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(011) 208 1000<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TOPMED MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 000 2158<br \/>Open<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TRANSMED MEDICAL FUND<\/strong><br \/>(080) 045 0010<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TSOGO SUN GROUP MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 010 0421<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UMVUZO HEALTH MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(021) 845 000<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UNIVERSITY OF KWA-ZULU NATAL MEDICAL SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(086) 011 3322<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND \u2013 JOHANNESBURG STAFF&nbsp;<\/strong><br \/>(086) 000 2140<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>WITBANK COALFIELDS MEDICAL AID SCHEME<\/strong><br \/>(013) 656 1407<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>WOOLTRU HEALTHCARE FUND<\/strong><br \/>(021) 480-4849<br \/>Restricted<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"advads-cpc\" id=\"advads-1125508697\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Sponsored Guide<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Complete Guide to NSFAS Online Loan Application for South African Students (2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are a South African student looking to pursue higher education but are facing financial difficulties, the <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is one of the most accessible funding options available. NSFAS provides financial aid in the form of <strong>bursaries and loans<\/strong> to qualifying students at public universities and TVET colleges in South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>This guide will walk you through <strong>everything you need to know about the NSFAS loan application process<\/strong>, from eligibility requirements to application steps and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udccc What is NSFAS?<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)<\/strong> is a government-funded financial aid scheme aimed at helping students from low- and middle-income households to access tertiary education without the burden of upfront fees.<\/p>\n<p>NSFAS <strong>offers both bursaries and income-contingent loans<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bursaries<\/strong>: For eligible students who meet academic and household income criteria (especially for TVET and university students).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Loans<\/strong>: For students who do not meet all bursary criteria or who are pursuing postgraduate qualifications not funded under bursary schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\u2705 Who Qualifies for an NSFAS Loan?<\/h2>\n<p>To qualify for an NSFAS loan (especially for postgraduate students or programs not funded under the bursary system), you must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a <strong>South African citizen<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>financially needy<\/strong>, with a household income of <strong>less than R350,000 per year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Have a <strong>valid South African ID<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Be <strong>enrolled or accepted<\/strong> to study at a <strong>public university or TVET college<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Not be funded through another bursary program that covers all expenses.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain satisfactory <strong>academic progress<\/strong> (returning students).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcda Courses Funded by NSFAS<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS primarily funds <strong>undergraduate qualifications<\/strong>, but certain <strong>postgraduate programs (e.g., PGCE, postgraduate diplomas in education, and professional courses like LLB)<\/strong> may be considered under the <strong>NSFAS loan scheme<\/strong>, not bursaries.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re studying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Undergraduate degree or diploma<\/strong>: You are likely eligible for a full NSFAS bursary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Postgraduate study<\/strong>: You may qualify for a loan, depending on the course and funding availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcc4 Required Documents for NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>When applying, make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Certified copy of your South African ID or Smart Card<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parent(s) or guardian(s) ID documents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of income<\/strong> (latest payslips, UIF, or affidavit if unemployed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consent Form<\/strong> signed by your parent(s)\/guardian(s) to allow NSFAS to verify income.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of registration or acceptance at a public institution<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Academic transcripts<\/strong> (for continuing or postgraduate students).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udda5\ufe0f How to Apply for an NSFAS Loan Online<\/h2>\n<h3>Step-by-Step NSFAS Online Application Process (2025)<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Visit the NSFAS Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Create an Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cMyNSFAS\u201d<\/strong> and register your profile.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>valid email address<\/strong> and <strong>South African cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose a strong password and verify your account via email or SMS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Login and Start the Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After registration, log in to your <strong>MyNSFAS<\/strong> account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cApply\u201d<\/strong> to begin a new application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Fill in Your Personal Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Input your <strong>ID number<\/strong>, name, surname, and other details exactly as they appear on your ID.<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>household income information<\/strong> and living arrangements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Upload all supporting documents in <strong>PDF or JPEG format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Each document must be clear and under the size limit specified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Review your application for accuracy.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>\u201cSubmit\u201d<\/strong> and wait for a confirmation message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Track Your Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in regularly to check your application status.<\/li>\n<li>You will be notified via SMS and email at each stage of the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Important NSFAS Dates (2025)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Opening Date<\/strong>: September 1, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: January 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Appeals Period<\/strong>: February 2026 (if rejected)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong>: After registration and approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: Dates are subject to change; always confirm on the official NSFAS website.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcb8 What Does the NSFAS Loan Cover?<\/h2>\n<p>NSFAS funding typically includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration fees<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Accommodation (if living away from home)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Meals and transport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning materials (e.g., textbooks)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For <strong>loans<\/strong>, repayment is only required <strong>once you start working and earn above a threshold<\/strong> (around R30,000 annually, but subject to change).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd04 NSFAS Loan Repayment<\/h2>\n<p>Repayments are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Income-contingent<\/strong> \u2013 you only repay when you can afford to.<\/li>\n<li>Administered by <strong>DHET (Department of Higher Education and Training)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interest-bearing<\/strong>, but interest rates are low and favorable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also apply for a <strong>partial loan conversion to a bursary<\/strong> if you perform well academically.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udd01 How to Appeal a Rejected NSFAS Application<\/h2>\n<p>If your application is rejected, you may submit an appeal via your MyNSFAS portal:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Log into your MyNSFAS account.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>\u201cTrack Funding Progress\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If rejected, click on <strong>\u201cSubmit Appeal\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Upload any missing or corrected documents.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a clear explanation or motivation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcf1 NSFAS Contact Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za\/\">https:\/\/www.nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:info@nsfas.org.za\">info@nsfas.org.za<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Toll-Free Number<\/strong>: 08000 67327 (Monday\u2013Friday, 8 AM\u20135 PM)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twitter<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/myNSFAS\">@myNSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/myNSFAS\">NSFAS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>\ud83d\udcdd Final Tips Before Applying<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply <strong>early<\/strong> to avoid system overload near the deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Use <strong>your own email and cellphone number<\/strong> (do not use someone else\u2019s).<\/li>\n<li>Double-check that all your documents are <strong>certified and legible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a <strong>copy of your submission confirmation<\/strong> for reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>By following this guide, you can confidently apply for NSFAS funding and move one step closer to achieving your academic and career dreams\u2014without the burden of immediate financial pressure.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AECI MEDICAL AID SOCIETY(086) 000-2103Restricted ALLIANCE-MIDMED MEDICAL SCHEME(086) 000-2101Restricted ANGLO MEDICAL SCHEME(086) 022-2633Restricted ANGLOVAAL GROUP MEDICAL SCHEME(086) 010-0693Restricted BANKMED0800 226 5633Restricted BARLOWORLD MEDICAL SCHEME37 Conrad St, Florida North, Roodepoort, Gauteng(011) 671-2000Restricted BESTMED MEDICAL SCHEME(086)000-2378Open BMW EMPLOYEES MEDICAL AID SOCIETY(011)529-1091Restricted BONITAS MEDICAL FUND(011)384-5100Open 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