Introduction Yes, medical aid in South Africa is required to pay for inpatient rehab under the Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs), but the day count and co-payment depend on your scheme. How Medical Aid Pays For Rehab In South Africa: Your 2026 Step-By-Step Guide If you’re limping from crisis to crisis due to your own or […]
Research shows that, on average, 35% of people will relapse in the year after treatment if their rehab programme was less than 90 days long. This drops to 17% for those who were in rehab for 90 days or longer. Relapse rates are even lower for those in treatment for a year or more.
Does Discovery Health pay for rehab? Yes. Treatment is often crucial for those with addiction or mental health issues. Discovery covers 21 days of inpatient rehab plus 3 days of medically supervised detox per year. Pre-authorise your admission and we will confirm your benefits and any co-payment within a single phone call. Most South African […]