Bestmed medical aid plans and prices
Every Bestmed option for 2026, from R1,736 a month for a main member on the lowest income band, with contributions for adult and child dependants. Bestmed Medical Scheme pays providers at the Bestmed Scheme Tariff.
Source: Bestmed Medical Scheme 2026 published contributions (Bestmed website)Last reviewed
- 2026 contributions from
- R1,736/ month
- on the lowest income band
- Plan options
- 14
- Pays providers at
- Bestmed Scheme Tariff
2026 monthly contributions
Contributions are per person per month. Where a plan charges by income, the range covers the lowest to the highest salary band.
| Plan | Main | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | |||
| Pace4Any | R12,572 | R12,572 | R2,945 |
| Comprehensive | |||
| Beat3 PlusAny | R5,042 | R3,746 | R1,902 |
| Pace1Any | R5,934 | R4,289 | R1,541 |
| Pace2Any | R8,766 | R8,596 | R1,933 |
| Pace3Any | R10,064 | R8,101 | R1,731 |
| Saver | |||
| Beat2 NetworkNetwork | R2,775 | R2,156 | R1,167 |
| Beat2Any | R3,084 | R2,395 | R1,299 |
| Beat3 NetworkNetwork | R4,062 | R2,898 | R1,434 |
| Beat3Any | R4,514 | R3,220 | R1,593 |
| Beat4Any | R7,365 | R6,082 | R1,821 |
| Hospital | |||
| Beat1 NetworkNetwork | R2,269 | R1,764 | R956 |
| Beat1Any | R2,523 | R1,959 | R1,061 |
| Entry | |||
| Rhythm1Network | R1,736 – R3,615 | R1,736 – R3,615 | R715 – R1,873 |
| Rhythm2Network | R2,747 – R3,516 | R2,610 – R3,165 | R1,653 – R1,759 |
Choosing a Bestmed plan
All plans: 3 children max (under 24). Extra children beyond 3 are free except on Rhythm1. Tempo wellness is free on all plans.
Price is only half the decision. A cheaper plan usually means a smaller hospital network, less day-to-day cover, or both. Open a plan above for its benefits, or put two or three side by side to see where they differ.
Other schemes
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 14 Bestmed plan options in our 2026 data.
Bestmed Rhythm1 at R1,736 a month for a main member on the lowest income or salary band. The most expensive is Bestmed Pace4 at R12,572.
Bestmed Medical Scheme pays providers at the Bestmed Scheme Tariff. All plans: 3 children max (under 24). Extra children beyond 3 are free except on Rhythm1. Tempo wellness is free on all plans.
FAIS Disclaimer
This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Consult a registered financial adviser (FSP) before making any medical aid decision. Contributions shown are current-year (2026) figures from official scheme sources.