Medical aid cover varies by plan and provider. However, medical aid plans often cover the following areas: Hospitalization and inpatient care, chronic medication. Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMB) and day-to-day medical expenses. As well as, emergency medical services, maternity and pregnancy, dental or optical care, GP visits, specialist consultations, preventive care and screenings. Some medical aid plans offer limited cover for alternative therapies such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, and physiotherapy. Please remember that cover varies greatly depending on the specific medical aid plan. It's critical to study your policy documentation and understand what's included and excluded.