Everyday Healthcare Protection for Students

Students need more than just financial support for textbooks and tuition-they also deserve access to reliable, affordable healthcare when minor illnesses strike or routine check-ups are due. Day-to-day health plans offer simple monthly payments in exchange for cover that supports doctor visits, acute medicines, dental benefits, and basic diagnostic services. This is ideal for young adults, including university and college students who often face unexpected health costs but want to avoid paying out-of-pocket for every GP visit.

What does a day-to-day health plan include for students?

• General Practitioner consultations for everyday health issues.
• Acute medication for short-term illnesses or injuries.
• Dental benefits for routine care.
• Basic optometry services for vision screening and standard frames.
• Limited pathology and basic radiology tests as prescribed by a participating doctor.
• Counselling and consultations with a healthcare professional for mental wellbeing support when needed.

Why students should consider health cover

• Less disruption: Covered GP visits for colds, flu, tonsillitis, or stomach bugs ensure you stay on track with academics.
• Budget friendly: Avoid expensive, unplanned out-of-pocket payments at clinics or pharmacies.
• Wellness focus: Preventive check-ups and dental benefits help avoid major issues later on.

How a student day-to-day plan works

1. Find a participating doctor or dentist on your provider network.
2. Present your plan details for immediate payment or direct claim processing.
3. Consult and receive approved medicines or referrals.
4. If you feel unwell, you must first consult a Telehealth Nurse. If required, they will pre-authorise a GP visit. If a specialist is needed, the GP will refer you and pre-authorisation will be required before the appointment.

Affinity Health’s Day-to-Day Cover is well-suited for students living on campus or away from their home city. It enables proactive management of minor but disruptive health problems, along with practical, clear benefit limits that suit young adults’ health profiles.

Typical Student Health Needs Covered

Affordability

With monthly pricing starting at R649, students can access core benefits without expensive extras. Hospital admission is not covered in these plans, so if you need accident or surgery cover, you may consider reviewing combined plan options as you age out of a student plan. It’s also easy to locate network providers using the provider search tool for your campus or city of residence.

Tips to maximise your plan as a student

• Schedule preventive dental and vision checks at the start of each semester.
• If you feel unwell, consult the Telehealth Nurse team for guidance before seeing a doctor in person.
• Keep track of your annual benefit limits using the member portal for transparency.
• If a provider is listed on the network, you do not need to confirm with the practice before booking.

Sources

• Affinity Health - Day-to-Day Cover
• Affinity Health - Pricing
• Affinity Health - Find a Provider
• Statistics South Africa - Youth Population Data