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Above Threshold Benefit (ATB)

Above Threshold Benefit

Day-to-day cover on Comprehensive plans that resumes after you've crossed the Annual Threshold.

Once your MSA is exhausted and you've worked through the self-payment gap, the Above Threshold Benefit takes over. ATB pays at scheme rate for the rest of the calendar year, up to an annual limit. Available on Comprehensive plans only; Saver, Core, Smart and KeyCare plans have no ATB.

SA example: Discovery Executive: ATB is unlimited. Discovery Classic Comprehensive: R36,290 main member ATB. Saver, Core, Smart and KeyCare: no ATB.