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Discovery HealthSouth Africa's largest open medical scheme, with the widest range of plan series.25 plans · from R1 350View scheme MomentumOpen scheme with income-based Ingwe plans and options you can tailor by hospital list and chronic provider.23 plans · from R1 252View scheme BonitasOne of the largest open schemes, strong in entry-level and network plans.16 plans · from R1 275View scheme BestmedOpen scheme with three plan series: Rhythm, Beat and Pace.14 plans · from R1 736View scheme MedihelpOpen scheme whose range includes cheaper network 'Elect' versions of several plans.11 plans · from R804View scheme KeyHealthSmaller open scheme with six plans that all share one hospital network.6 plans · from R2 393View scheme

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