You can browse the current list of hospitals using the Affinity Health Provider Lookup Tool. Confirming a hospital’s inclusion before any planned admission ensures you receive full benefits under your selected health cover option.

Why Network Selection Is Crucial

• Network hospitals meet Affinity Health’s quality and safety standards for their members.
• Plans offer richer coverage and lower out-of-pocket costs when using network facilities compared to non-network options.
• Hospital admission processes and emergency medical response are structured for network efficiency and quicker approvals.

For more on how Affinity Health plans support private hospital admissions, see the Hospital Plan Guide or compare options via the Combined Plan page.

How to Access and Use Network Hospitals with Affinity Health

To use a network hospital with your Affinity Health plan, you will need to receive pre-authorisation for elective or non-emergency admissions. In emergencies, your immediate admission is prioritised and authorisation is arranged as soon as possible. Here’s what to expect:

Step-by-Step Guide to Accessing Hospital Network Benefits

1. Select a hospital from the Affinity Health network using the Provider Lookup Tool.
2. Confirm your planned procedure or admission is included under your health cover option.
3. Contact Affinity Health for authorisation. Authorisation teams work directly with hospitals to handle paperwork and ensure benefits are applied correctly.
4. After authorisation, the hospital admits you, and covered expenses are settled directly between Affinity Health and the facility up to your chosen limit.

Network Hospital Benefits by Plan Type

• Junior, Senior, and Standard ranges offer dedicated hospital options for children, older adults, and working-age families. See Junior, Senior, and Standard Day-to-Day information for age-specific details.
• Combined and Innovator plan options include both hospital and routine cover, so network selection is vital for full use of your benefits.
• Group Cover for organisations is structured to streamline claims across multiple members in the network, making private healthcare access more practical for employees.

Unique Insights: Maximising Network Hospital Value

• Accessing a network hospital can expedite emergency medical response activations and allow for direct-to-provider settlement, reducing out-of-pocket payments.
• Members often find greater predictability in costs and shorter waiting times when staying within the Affinity Health network hospitals rather than using non-network options.
• Routine updates to the network ensure that members gain from the latest facilities, reflecting ongoing investments in quality and access by Affinity Health.

Sources

• Affinity Health Find a Hospital Provider
• Affinity Health Hospital Plan
• Affinity Health Plan Pricing Overview
• National Department of Health South Africa