Why singles in South Africa need a well-rounded health cover option

Maintaining your health as a single adult goes beyond just safeguarding against rare emergencies—it's about looking after routine medical needs, chronic management, and major in-hospital events. Choosing a health insurance solution that spans these categories can help you avoid unexpected expenses, access top doctors, and prioritise your well-being consistently throughout the year.

Understanding the components of well-rounded health cover

• Day-to-day benefits, such as GP consultations, acute medication, dental benefits, and optometry with standard frames.
• Protection for major incidents, including accident or illness-related hospital admissions, theatre and ward fees, and pre-approved specialist consultations while hospitalised.
• Access to telephonic or virtual consultations for general or mental well-being with our in-house Nurses, Doctors, and Mental Health professionals.
• Emergency medical response with ambulance services for accidents and critical incidents—this is included in every plan, has no waiting period, and does not require activation.

Meet the needs of active South African singles

Modern South African singles value fast access to care, control over monthly premiums, and a solution that adapts to changing life stages. Whether you are pursuing your career, studying, or planning for your future, health cover should ease your routine healthcare costs and provide security during medical emergencies.

Key benefits for individual plans

• Routine GP visits for acute illness and preventive care. You do not need to pay upfront for visits to GPs and dentists when using the Affinity Health network; for certain services, upfront payment may apply.
• In-hospital treatments, medication, and surgery for covered events
• Dental and vision benefits within annual sub-limits (vision cover includes standard frames)
• Mental well-being and health support via remote healthcare consultations with in-house professionals

Singles can select from the Day-to-Day plan, Hospital plan, or a Combined plan for more complete cover. You can submit a contact form through the site to find out more about applying as an adult without dependents.

Comparing cover options for singles: details at a glance

Provider access and support for singles

Affinity Health’s provider network includes private GPs, dentists, optometrists, pathologists, radiologists, and major hospitals across South Africa. Use the Provider Finder tool to locate practitioners, and find hospitals in your area when needed. Please note that the network covers Doctors, Dentists, Pathologists, Radiologists, and Pharmacies only.

How singles benefit from comprehensive health cover

• Protection from unpredictable costs for hospital admissions or emergencies
• Convenient routine care to maintain health and performance
• Streamlined claims processes supporting independent individuals
• Mental well-being support via confidential healthcare professional consultations