Nobody gets healthy alone. Behind every healthier life is someone who cares. Someone who encourages us. Someone who supports us through life's challenges and celebrates our victories.
At Discovery Health, we believe health is never a journey we take alone. Every day, we help strengthen the support systems that make better health possible through people, programmes, insights and innovation.
Health doesn't happen alone
Everyone needs someone to help them be healthier. We help make those moments of support on their health journeys possible for millions of South Africans.
Real stories. Real people. Real impact.
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Read moreHelping you to take action
Support matters most when it empowers action. We combine personalised guidance, innovative programmes and powerful technology to help members understand their health, take meaningful action and achieve better outcomes.
Personal Health Pathways
Personalised health journeys designed for you
Personal Health Pathways helps members understand their health status, identify opportunities to improve their wellbeing and take the next best action for their health.
Personal Health Fund
Rewarding healthier choices
Healthy actions can unlock tangible value through the Personal Health Fund, helping members take greater control of their health while being rewarded for doing so.
Screening and prevention
Taking action before problems arise
The earlier risks are identified, the greater the opportunity to change outcomes. That's why we continue to invest in screening, prevention and personalised health interventions.
One step can change everything
Sometimes better health starts with a single action.
Small actions can create positive momentum, helping people build healthier habits, detect risks earlier and improve health outcomes over time.
Because support is powerful when it leads to action.
Support when it matters most
Discovery Health Medical Scheme, South Africa's leading medical aid, combines healthcare cover, programmes, technology and expert care to help members navigate life's most important health moments with confidence. Because better health doesn't happen alone.
A range of benefits available to you
In-Hospital cover and Emergency Assist
Unlimited hospital cover on all Discovery Health Medical Scheme plans. Use our in-app panic button for immediate emergency care.
Consultations and GP visits
Enjoy cover for GP and other healthcare professional consultations. You can also consult with a doctor online 24/7 and order medicine for delivery.
Maternity and post birth
Enjoy access to comprehensive maternity and post-birth benefits supported by access to 24/7 support advice and guidance through the My Pregnancy and My Baby programmes on the Discovery Health App and website.
Mental Health Care Programme
Your Premier Plus GP, will help you actively manage episodes of major depression. Together with the Mental Heath Care Programme you get added support with articles, podcasts and videos to help you with mindfulness.
We all need someone to help us be healthier
The support we receive can make all the difference, from the people around us to the healthcare cover, tools and programmes that help us take action for our health.
That's why Discovery Health Medical Scheme combines comprehensive healthcare cover with innovative health benefits designed to support you at every stage of your health journey.
Personal Health Pathways is brought to Discovery Health Medical Scheme members by Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd., registration number 1997/013480/07, an authorised financial services provider and administrator of medical schemes. Personal Health Pathways is enabled by the combination of Discovery Health's healthcare capabilities and Vitality's behaviour-change expertise. Discovery Health Medical Scheme, registration number 1125, is an independent non-profit entity governed by the Medical Schemes Act, and regulated by the Council for Medical Schemes. Vitality is a separate wellness product, sold and administered by Discovery Vitality (Pty) Ltd., registration number 1999/007736/07. Limits, terms and conditions apply.