Medical Aids
Most medical aids in South Africa do cover chiropractic treatment, and like many chiropractors I can claim directly on your behalf. Below you will find how payment works, the schemes I accept, and answers to the questions I hear most often in practice.
In most cases, yes. South African medical schemes generally cover chiropractic treatment, with the cost drawn from your medical savings or day-to-day benefits rather than your hospital plan. Cover does differ from one plan to the next, so it is always worth confirming with your scheme before your first visit. If you are unsure what your plan allows, a quick call to your medical aid will tell you exactly what is covered.
I like to keep payment simple and transparent, so there are no surprises on the day.
Your first consultation is payable on the day. It covers your full assessment, diagnosis, and first treatment.
Follow up appointments can be claimed directly through your medical aid, funds pending.
When I claim for you, the amount comes off your medical savings, so check you have enough available beforehand.
If a claim is rejected or your savings run out, the balance is payable directly to the practice within 7 days of notice.
I accept and can claim directly from a wide range of South African medical schemes, grouped below by their administrator.
Do not see your scheme here? Please get in touch. This list is not exhaustive, and you are welcome whether or not you are on medical aid.
Most schemes cover chiropractic from your savings or day-to-day benefits. Cover depends on your specific plan and the funds available, so it is worth confirming with your scheme before your first visit.
In most cases, yes. When I claim on your behalf, the consultation is paid from your medical savings rather than your hospital benefit. Once those savings are used up, the account would be settled directly with the practice.
No. Chiropractors in South Africa are first contact practitioners, so you can book directly without a referral from your doctor.
Yes. For follow up appointments I can submit the claim directly to your medical aid on your behalf, funds pending. The first consultation is payable upfront on the day.
If a claim is declined for any reason, or your savings are finished, the outstanding amount becomes payable directly to the practice within 7 days of notice.
Absolutely. The list above is not exhaustive, and you are welcome whether or not you are on medical aid. Get in touch and we will sort out the details together.
Ready when you are
Not sure whether your plan covers chiropractic? The quickest way to find out is to ask your medical aid directly. When you are ready, you can book online in under a minute, or send a quick WhatsApp if you would prefer to chat first. I see patients from across Hillcrest and the wider Upper Highway area, and I am always happy to help you get started.
