Benefit Checker 2026
Dental Admissions
on Discovery Health Classic Smart
Your Co-payment
Payable to the provider at time of service.
Understanding this Cost
Classic Smart covers the rest of the hospital account from your Hospital Benefit for dental admissions, subject to an upfront payment.
Co-payment
A fixed amount you must pay upfront for a medical service. The scheme pays the rest.
PMB (Prescribed Minimum Benefit)
A set of conditions that medical schemes must cover in full by law, provided you use a Designated Service Provider (DSP).
Network Hospital
A hospital that has an agreement with Discovery Health to charge an agreed rate. Using a non-network hospital may result in a higher co-payment.
PMB Status
This procedure is not typically covered as a PMB, meaning standard scheme rules and co-payments apply.
Administrative Timeline
See your Doctor
Consult a Network GP to avoid out-of-pocket consultation fees.
Get a Quote
Ask for a detailed quote. Check if it falls within the 100% Discovery Health Rate covered by Classic Smart.
Pre-authorize
Submit your quote to Discovery Health. Mention you are on the Classic Smart plan.
Admission
Ensure you choose a hospital from: Private hospitals in the Smart hospital network to avoid co-payments.
Important Notes
Upfront payment: Members 13+ R8,950 (Hospital) / R5,750 (Day Clinic). Under 13 R3,470 (Hospital) / R1,550 (Day Clinic).
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