Bonitas BonEssential Select medical aid (2026)
Bonitas BonEssential Select is a hospital medical aid plan from Bonitas Medical Fund. In 2026 it costs R2,345 a month for a main member, R1,718 per adult dependant and R774 per child.
Source: Bonitas Medical Fund 2026 published contributions (Bonitas website)Last reviewed
Contributions
Main member
R2,345
Adult dependant
R1,718
Child dependant
R774
Dependant rules: max 3 children, each under 21.
In-hospital
- Hospital network
- Bonitas network hospitals (select).
- Specialist rate
- 100% of Bonitas Rate in hospital.
- Specialist payment gap
- Not covered.
Day-to-day
- Day-to-day benefits
- Not offered.
- Savings account (MSA)
- —
- Above-Threshold Benefit
- Not offered.
Chronic & specialised
- Chronic conditions
- CDL conditions (27).
- Specialised medicines
- Limited.
Oncology & innovation
- Oncology
- Full oncology at scheme rate.
- Innovation / advanced illness
- Not covered.
Maternity & mental health
- Maternity programme
- Maternity programme.
- Mental wellbeing
- Counselling and psychiatry per plan limits; chronic mental conditions on CDL at PMB level.
Wellness & extras
- Wellness programme
- Bonitas Wellness Programme: free health screenings, maternity, paediatric and dental support.
- Africa evacuation
- Emergency evacuation in sub-Saharan Africa.
- International travel
- Not covered.
- ART (assisted reproductive)
- Not covered.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bonitas BonEssential Select costs R2,345 a month for the main member, R1,718 per adult dependant and R774 per child in 2026. Up to 3 children are charged, each under 21.
Our 2026 data lists no medical savings account for Bonitas BonEssential Select. Day-to-day cover on this plan: Not offered.
Bonitas BonEssential Select uses the Network hospital network. A named list of hospitals. Planned admissions elsewhere are paid at a reduced rate or not at all. Bonitas network hospitals (select).