Discovery Health Adds Funded Depression Treatment to Flexicare Medical Aid from 2027
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Discovery Health has announced changes to its health insurance plan, Flexicare, which will take effect in 2027. The company says these changes will add funded treatment for depression and new digital tools for mental health support.
From 2027, members of Flexicare Plus will receive an extra R1,500 in their FlexiFund. This money can be used to pay for antidepressant medicines. The FlexiFund is an account within the plan that members use to pay for certain medical costs. The new benefit is part of a wider change to the mental health cover in the plan.
Alongside the funded medicine, Discovery Health is also adding more digital mental health support tools to the Flexicare offering. These tools are designed to give members easier access to help for their mental health, often through a phone or computer. The company has not yet shared full details of how each tool will work.
Mental health is an important issue in South Africa, and many people find it difficult to get affordable care. Members who are interested in the changes should check the full benefit details from Discovery Health when they become available before 2027.
Sources: Mynewsdesk
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