Bonitas
Bonitas BonStart 2026
Hospital onlyLowest Bonitas premium
BonStart is a hospital only plan from Bonitas. In 2026 it costs R1 603 a month for the main member, R1 603 for an adult dependant and R1 603 for a child.
Best for: Entry-level cover for those wanting basic hospital + day-to-day cover at lowest Bonitas premium
From Bonitas's official 2026 brochure
What BonStart covers
- Hospitals you can use
- BonStart network hospitals (specific list)
- In hospital
- Unlimited — BonStart network hospitals only. R1,850 co-payment per admission (except PMB emergencies). Avoid R12,680 co-payment by using network.
- Day-to-day
- None — Benefit Booster unlocked by completing wellness screening + mental health assessment
- Chronic medication
- CDL conditions covered — linked formulary of chronic medication via network pharmacy
- Maternity
- Emergency C-sections only. Neonatal care limited to R57,280 per family
- Dental
- 1 dental consultation per beneficiary (R125 co-payment); basic scale and polish included
- Optical
- 1 eye test per beneficiary at network provider (R115 co-payment); R420 at non-network
- Mental health
- PMB only for psychiatry and psychology (State facilities)
- PMBs (prescribed minimum benefits)
- Full PMB cover (legally required)
- Emergencies
- Covered at any hospital (PMB)
- Gap cover
- Yes — non-network specialist shortfalls at 70% of Bonitas Rate
Summarised from Bonitas's official 2026 brochure. Always confirm the details with the scheme or an accredited broker before you join.
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