Billing Policy

At present, there is no “Reference Price List” and thus there is no single medical aid rate any longer.  This makes the administration of your billing difficult to understand and at times, difficult for our practice staff to implement.  At this time, each medical aid offers a fee structure (known as the ‘Scheme Rate’) for their members.  This is not a negotiated rate, but rather a unilateral offering by your scheme which is detailed every year in your membership booklet. Each scheme will pay specialists a rate which is outlined in your guide, and each plan within your fund will pay different rates.  It is therefore important for you as the patient to carefully select a plan that suits your needs, and that of your dependents.

We base our charges on Practice Cost Studies which were provided to the Department of Health by the Ophthalmological Association of South Africa, and  were audited and  accepted by them some years ago.  We will provide you with a detailed pricing structure and remain committed to keeping costs contained at all times. We hope to avoid all out of pocket expenses, and will assist you with ensuring that you have the correct information to make the financial aspects of your treatment a small consideration.