All international students are required to have South African medical cover for the duration of their study at Rhodes University.
Medical Aid consultants are come to campus every second Thursday. They are set up in the Glass Box at Eden Grove, and are up between 11:00 and 13:00.
For those who have not yet collected their cards, please do come and collect them when the consultants are here. This is also a lovely time for any questions/queries to be attended to.
1. Why do I need medical cover to study in SA?
2. I have a non-South African Medical Aid. Can I use this?
3. Can I join any medical scheme in South Africa?
5. What role does Simeka Health play, and are they a medical aid option/scheme?
6. Does having Simkea health as intermediary cost the student anything?
8. Do I have other options as far as medical aid is concerned?
9. Are there any cheaper options available?
10. What about Medical Insurance?
11. Can I pay on a monthly basis?
12. Can I pay for 1 semester at a time (6 months)?
13. Can I use my medical aid when I go back home?
14. Does the medical aid have any other benefits, e.g. lost luggage insurance, repatriation etc?
15. Can I cancel my medical aid and join another option/scheme?
17. Can I apply prior to registration?
18. How do I apply and pay for medical aid?
19. How do I get my medical aid card?
21. Can I get medication from the pharmacy?
22. Will the medical aid pay for my Visa-required medical tests?
23. Can I get a refund if I don’t use my medical aid for the year?
24. What if I have a problem/complaint with regard to the medical aid?
25. What if I just want general information on my benefits?
26. How long does it take for me to get my confirmation after I’ve paid?
Last Modified: Thu, 21 Oct 2021 09:23:13 SAST