Great-value, low-cost comprehensive benefits.

Origin is the comprehensive medical benefit for anyone who has basic in and out of hospital needs for themselves or the people they care for.

Delivering unbeatable value-for-money, this option includes an unlimited private hospital plan, specified day-to-day benefits, and covers the basic 26 chronic medical conditions.

It’s affordable day-to-day benefits for you and yours.

Origin 2025 Monthly Contributions

Origin 2025

Medical Benefits

  • Hospital

  • Accidents

  • Specialists

  • Oncology

  • MRI & CT Scans

  • Routine Expenses

  • Pathology

  • Optical

  • Dental

  • Chronic Medication

  • Ambulance

  • Medical Appliances

  • Scopes

  • PMB's

Click on the tabs below to see a full description of the option benefits.

Major medical expenses cover

All costs related to treatment at any Life Healthcare and Netcare hospitals nationally and  selected Mediclinic hospitals in the Western Cape, Bloemfontein, and Polokwane and other selected hospitals (DSP hospital network), will be paid in full. There is no restriction on the number of admissions to the hospital, but all in-hospital procedures should be pre-authorised prior to admission.

*30% co-payment applicable on the hospital account if a non-DSP hospital is voluntarily used.

Benefits value: Unlimited.

Injuries suffered as result of an accident

Almost all accidents are regarded as a PMB (Prescribed Minimum Benefit) and the treatment of such injuries, including the hospitalisation, will therefore be covered in full by the Scheme, as per the rules and clinical protocols.

Benefit value: Unlimited.

Specialist services in-hospital

The services provided by any Specialist whilst the member is in hospital are covered by the Scheme.

Benefit value: Unlimited.
*Conditions apply

Oncology

The diagnosis and treatment of cancer related conditions.

Benefit value: R197 500 Per family per annum.

MRI & CT scans

Includes scans done for diagnostic reasons both in and out of hospital.

Benefit value: R20 900 Per family per annum.
*Conditions apply

Day-to-day medical expenses cover (outside of the hospital)

Routine medical expenses

Includes day-to-day medical expenses for GP and Specialist consultations, X-rays; prescribed (acute) and over-the-counter medication, blood tests, physiotherapy, optical, dentistry, etc. This benefit is a family benefit which means that one member of a family can use the total benefit allocation.

Benefit value: 

  • Principal Member: R3 295 Per annum
  • Adult dependant: R1 915 Per annum
  • Child dependant: R1 010 Per annum
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Pathology

Blood tests done outside of the hospital as requested by a GP or Specialist are paid from the day-to-day benefit amount.

Benefit value: Subject to amount available in routine benefit allocation

Optical services

Optical services, including eye tests, frames, and lenses, are paid from the day-to-day benefit amount.

Benefit value: R1 490 per beneficiary every 2 years. 
*Conditions apply

Dentistry

Dental treatment

The provision of conservative dental treatment to members which include the consultation at the dentist, any x-rays, oral hygiene treatment, fillings and extractions.

Benefit value: Subject to amount available in routine benefit allocation

Chronic medication

Chronic medication for CDL conditions

Prescribed medication used continuously for 3 months or more for one of the 26 CDL (Chronic Disease List) illness conditions

Benefit value: Unlimited

Supplementary services cover

Psychiatric Treatment
  • Per family per annum.
  • In-hospital benefit only.
  • Pre-authorisation compulsory.
  • Case Management applies.
  • Out-of-hospital: PMB entitlement.

Benefit value: R24 000 

Prosthesis / Prosthetics / Fixation Devices
  • PMB entitlement only.
  • Pre-authorisation compulsory.
  • Subject to case Management, reference pricing, preferred provider, and Scheme protocols.
Emergency transport by ambulance

Netcare 911 (DSP provider) provides members with emergency transport from an accident scene by road or air ambulance and medically justified inter-hospital transfers. For emergencies members may also be transferred from their homes to the hospital.

Benefit value: Unlimited

Medical appliances

The provision of medical equipment used for the treatment and cure of medical conditions or procedures, including equipment such as wheelchairs, crutches and contraceptive devices.

Benefit value: R9 200 Per family per annum
*Conditions apply

Endoscopic procedures (scopes)

All scopes are covered in full if done at a DSP hospital – any Life Healthcare and Netcare hospitals nationally and selected Mediclinic hospitals in the Western Cape, Bloemfontein, and Polokwane and other selected hospitals (DSP hospital network) or if done in the doctor’s rooms, subject to the use of a KeyHealth Specialist.

Benefits value: Unlimited

Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB)

Prescribed Minimum Benefits

Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs) are a set of legislated, defined benefits to ensure that all medical scheme members are entitled to certain minimum health services, regardless of the benefit option they have selected on their scheme.

Benefit value: Unlimited

Additional Benefits

Health Booster 2025

Health Booster provides additional benefits to members at no extra cost. It is aimed at preventative treatment and therefore gives access to free screening tests.

Easy ER 2025

Easy-ER offers all KeyHealth members direct access to the closest hospital’s emergency room (ER) for medical treatment in emergency situations.

Smart baby 2025

KeyHealth’s Smart Baby Programme offers support and general advice on health and wellness during pregnancy and peace-of-mind for mothers- and fathers-to-be.

Not Included on Origin - Click here
  • Hospitalisation benefits for the following procedures:
    • Varicose vein and reflux surgery
    • Facet joint injections
    • Rhizotomy
    • Back surgery (including spinal fusion)
    • Joint replacements (e.g. hip and knee)
    • Hernia procedures requiring a prosthesis / internal fixation device
  • Specialised dentistry
  • Prosthesis benefits