Bonitas 2027 increases, explained simply
Bonitas prices go up by between 7.3% and 11.5% on 1 January 2027, an average of 8.7%. Standard Select is being closed and its members move to Standard.
Announced 2 October 2026. Figures from the official Bonitas 2027 documents, subject to approval by the Council for Medical Schemes.
Average increase
8.7%
From 7.3% to 11.5%
Cheapest plan in 2027
R1 368
BonCore, main member
Biggest rand increase
+R1 277
BonComprehensive, a month
Starts
1 Jan 2027
Your first debit order of the year
🎒 Explain it like I'm 15
If your Bonitas plan cost R100 a month this year, it'll cost between R107.30 and R111.50 from January, depending on the plan. The cheapest, most popular plans go up the least.
Worth knowing
The five plans most new members choose (BonStart, BonStart Plus, BonFit, BonSave and BonEssential Select) go up the least, 7.3% to 7.7%. The bigger plans, like BonClassic, BonComprehensive and Hospital Standard, go up 10% or more.
Every Bonitas plan: 2026 vs 2027
Monthly price for the main member, cheapest first. “Family of 4” is two adults and two children. Totals include the savings portion on plans that have one. Bonitas only charges for a maximum of three children.
| Plan | 2026 | 2027 | Extra a month | Family of 4 in 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BonCoreHospital only | R1 275 | R1 368 | +R93 (7.3%) | R5 472+R372 a month |
| BonStartHospital only | R1 603 | R1 720 | +R117 (7.3%) | R6 880+R468 a month |
| BonCapHospital onlyIncome band R0–R12,400. Higher bands: R2,354, R3,795 and R4,657 | R1 730 | R1 929 | +R199 (11.5%) | R5 676+R586 a month |
| BonStart PlusHospital only | R2 040 | R2 189 | +R149 (7.3%) | R6 201+R423 a month |
| BonEssential SelectHospital only | R2 345 | R2 526 | +R181 (7.7%) | R6 044+R433 a month |
| BonFitHospital + savings | R2 698 | R2 894 | +R196 (7.3%) | R7 010+R475 a month |
| BonEssentialHospital only | R2 747 | R3 000 | +R253 (9.2%) | R7 157+R604 a month |
| BonPrimeHospital + savings | R3 255 | R3 548 | +R293 (9%) | R8 580+R709 a month |
| PrimaryNetwork plans | R3 588 | R3 875 | +R287 (8%) | R9 371+R694 a month |
| Hospital StandardHospital only | R3 561 | R3 942 | +R381 (10.7%) | R10 258+R992 a month |
| BonSaveHospital + savings | R4 047 | R4 343 | +R296 (7.3%) | R10 223+R695 a month |
| StandardComprehensive | R5 929 | R6 474 | +R545 (9.2%) | R15 886+R1 338 a month |
| BonCompleteComprehensive | R6 614 | R7 256 | +R642 (9.7%) | R17 004+R1 504 a month |
| BonClassicComprehensive | R8 238 | R9 078 | +R840 (10.2%) | R21 352+R1 975 a month |
| BonComprehensiveComprehensive | R12 509 | R13 786 | +R1 277 (10.2%) | R32 402+R3 001 a month |
What's changing
- BonStart, BonStart Plus, BonFit, BonSave and BonCore go up 7.3%.
- BonComprehensive and BonClassic go up 10.2%, Hospital Standard 10.7% and BonCap 11.5%.
- Standard gets a hospital network: you'll need to use a network hospital for planned admissions, and nominate a GP. Emergency stabilisation is still covered at any private hospital.
- BonPrime's savings go up to 18% of your contribution, and its Benefit Booster doubles to R8,000.
- Benefit Booster goes up to R12,000 per family (plan dependent), and BonCap gets it for the first time.
- A new Dental Emergency Benefit (chipped, broken or abscessed teeth) is added to BonSave, BonFit, BonStart, BonStart Plus and BonPrime.
- Co-payments for non-PMB admissions: R1,000 on BonEssential Select and R1,240 on BonEssential.
Closing
Standard Select closes at the end of 2026, and its members move to Standard. In 2026, Standard Select cost R5,431 a month for the main member; Standard costs R6,474 in 2027.
Before you switch, ask yourself
- Would a cheaper plan still cover the hospitals and doctors you actually use?
- Do you or your family need chronic medicine? Check it's on the new plan's list.
- Is anyone pregnant, or planning to be, in 2027? Maternity cover differs a lot between plans.
- Would you face new waiting periods? Changing plan within the same scheme usually doesn't restart them, but moving to a new scheme can.
- What's the cut-off date for changing plan? Most schemes allow one change a year, starting 1 January.
Not sure if you should change plans for 2027?
A Verified Partner (an accredited, independent broker) can compare your options before the cut-off. It's free, and you only hear from them if you ask.
Quick answers
How much is Bonitas going up in 2027?
Bonitas contributions go up by 7.3% to 11.5% from 1 January 2027, a weighted average of 8.7%. The increase depends on your plan.
What is the cheapest Bonitas plan in 2027?
BonCore at R1 368 a month for the main member (R1 275 in 2026).
Can I change my Bonitas plan for 2027?
Most medical aids let you change plan once a year, with the change starting on 1 January. The scheme sets a cut-off date for requests, usually towards the end of the year, so ask the scheme or a broker before you decide.
Sources
2026 prices are the official 2026 brochure prices. 2027 prices are subject to approval by the Council for Medical Schemes, and the scheme's registered rules always apply. Joining or changing plans is subject to the scheme's underwriting.