Medical Aid Benefits for Dietitian Consultations
(South Africa – In-person Melkbos / Virtual Nationwide)
Most medical aid members don’t know they already qualify for fully covered or subsidised dietitian consultations.
These benefits help you improve weight, energy, and overall health, without extra out-of-pocket costs.
Below you can check what your medical aid covers:
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Discovery Vitality rewards members for improving their nutrition habits, with up to 1,000 Vitality points for dietitian consultation once a year.
What’s covered / rewarded
• Dietitian consultations linked to healthy eating habits
• Chronic Disease Management support for diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and heart disease
• Screening assessments that may include dietitian referralPremier Plus (Chronic Illness Benefit)
If you’re registered for a chronic condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, a dietitian consultation can be part of your care plan, claimable from day-to-day or care-programme benefits (plan-dependent).✅ Earn Vitality points
✅ Improve Vitality status + rewards
✅ Nutrition support for chronic disease careSend a quick message below to check your eligibility.
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For members with a high BMI or central obesity.
Includes:
• 12-week exercise & lifestyle programme
• 2x dietitian consultations (important to see your biokineticist first)
• No co-payment for qualifying members✅ Great option for early weight-related health risks
✅ Mental health support included if needed -
For members with BMI ≥30 or high waist circumference.
Includes:
• 1 initial + 1 follow-up dietitian consult
• Biokineticist-led exercise support
• Psychologist referral where needed✅ Risk benefit — no co-payments
✅ 12-week structured support -
Members living with obesity can receive coordinated support to improve metabolic health and prevent chronic disease.
Typically includes:
• Lifestyle and weight-loss coaching
• Referral to a dietitian (2x visits)
• Biokineticist / exercise-based support
• Authorised sessions paid from programme benefits, not day-to-day✅ Often fully covered if enrolled
✅ Designed for sustainable improvement, not crash dieting
✅ Especially supportive where diabetes or high BP is presentPlan rules apply. We’ll help check your eligibility.
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Bonitas Care Programmes support members with conditions like:
• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• High cholesterol
• Weight-related risksDietitian consultations may be:
• Covered as part of a structured care plan, OR
• Paid from day-to-day/dietitian benefits depending on your plan✅ Often includes referrals to dietitians for nutrition counselling
✅ Focus is medical nutrition therapy + lasting health change
✅ Prevention of lifestyle diseases = why it’s coveredWe’ll confirm based on your specific plan (BonStart, Standard, BonFit Select, etc.)
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Designed to help members start making lifestyle changes with multidisciplinary care.
Includes:
• Two dietitian consultations fully covered
• Biokineticist support + exercise program
• Psychology referral if needed✅ No upfront cost once enrolled
✅ Paid at scheme rates
Ready to Use Your Benefit?
I handle:
✅ Benefit verification
✅ Correct billing codes + authorisations
✅ Virtual or in-practice sessions
✅ Personalized nutrition plan for your goals
Need me to check your Medical Aid eligibility?
Just complete the quick form below.