About Med Select
Independent, plain-language medical aid comparison
Med Select helps South Africans, especially people buying medical aid for the first time, understand their options before they talk to a scheme or a broker.
What we do
We collect the official 2026 brochures and contribution tables from each scheme we cover and turn them into one simple comparison. You answer a few questions, and we show which plans are closest to what you asked for and what each would cost your household.
What we don't do
- We don't sell medical aid, and we're not a broker or a financial services provider.
- We don't ask for your ID number, and you don't need an account.
- We don't pass your details to call centres.
Where our prices come from
Every price on Med Select comes from the scheme's own 2026 brochure or contribution table. Schemes change prices once a year, usually in January. Discovery's 2026 prices apply from 1 April 2026. Prices last updated 8 October 2026.
Currently covered: Discovery Health Medical Scheme, Bonitas, Bestmed, Momentum Medical Scheme, KeyHealth and Medihelp. More schemes are on the way.
How we rank plans
Each plan gets a score out of 100 based on how closely it matches your answers. No scheme pays to change its position, and sponsored content is always labelled.
| What we look at | How it counts |
|---|---|
| Day-to-day cover | Up to 40 points. Full points when the plan type is the one you chose, fewer the further away it is. |
| Your budget | 25 points if the plan fits your budget. Plans over budget lose points the further over they are. |
| Hospital choice | Up to 20 points when the hospital access matches what you chose. |
| Your specific needs | Up to 10 points each for chronic medication, pregnancy, regular GP visits, dental and optical, and mental health. |
| Income and location | A small boost for income-based plans that lower your price, and coastal plans for coastal provinces only. |
A high score means a plan is close to your answers. It doesn't mean it's the right plan for you. Always read the scheme's brochure, and speak to an accredited adviser if you'd like personal advice.
Contact
Questions or corrections? Email hello@medselect.co.za (placeholder).