HealthBytes January 2023
24 Jan 2023
In this issue:
- Average Fund increase
- Reduction in the Additional Hospital benefit (AHB) tariff for in-hospital procedures
- Changes to the Roll-over benefit
- Introducing the Health Risk Assessment (HRA) incentive
- Introducing the Preventative Care benefit
- Acute Medicine benefit for Blue Diamond and Litunga options
- Winners announcement of Pet Name Competition
- Sun safe awereness month - skin cancer
- Back to school tips for parents
- The importance of exercise
- Emergency numbers
- NHP contact numbers
Downloads
Forms
Select and download all application, registration and request forms as well as information on NHP’s designated service providers, tariffs and travel insurance.
Information and Services
BMI Calculator
BMI is the abbreviation for your Body Mass Index. In order to calculate your BMI, you need to know your height and weight.
Chronic Lifestyle Diseases
This benefit is only available to NHP Gold, Platinum and Titanium members.
Babyline
Babyline is a 24-hour children’s health advice line manned by paediatric trained registered nurses.
The NHP mobile app
Keep track of benefits, process claims and do much more.
Back and Neck Rehabilitation
The back and neck programme helps members living with chronic back and neck pain.
Benefit suggestions
These life stages aim to illustrate the thoughtful consideration given to the evolving healthcare needs of individuals at different points in their lives. By aligning medical aid benefits with these life stages, we ensure that our members receive targeted and effective healthcare support throughout their journey.
Young Adults
18-30 years young
- Comprehensive preventive care coverage for routine check-ups and vaccinations.
- Access to virtual health consultations for convenient healthcare support.
- Basic dental and vision coverage for early preventive measures.
- Wellness programmes and resources to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Suggested options:
Establishing Families
31-45 years young
- Enhanced maternity benefits including prenatal and postnatal care.
- Pediatric coverage for vaccinations, well-child visits, and common childhood illnesses.
- Expanded family planning and fertility treatment options.
- Comprehensive coverage for routine and preventive care.
Suggested options:
Mid-Life Professionals
46-60 years young
- Comprehensive coverage for chronic conditions management.
- Specialised screenings for age-related health concerns.
- Access to specialists for managing mid-life health challenges.
- Mental health support and counseling services.
Suggested options:
Seniors
61+ years young
- Back and neck rehabilitation
- Comprehensive coverage for Chronic conditions management
- Specialised screenings for age-related health concerns
- Access to Specialists for managing mid-life health challeneges
