Discovery Health Medical Scheme
Independent, member-based non-profit medical scheme that contracts with Discovery Health for administration and managed care.
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Discovery Health Medical Scheme is a non-profit organisation belonging to its members. Its independent board of trustees oversees its activities. [2]
History
The scheme’s 2025 integrated report documents a member-funded pool used to provide healthcare cover. Members’ contributions and the scheme’s governance are distinct from the commercial administrator. [2]
It outsources administration and managed care to Discovery Health through a formal contract. The scheme remains independent of that company. [2]
Governance and reported scale
The scheme’s report states that members elect most trustees. It identifies the Council for Medical Schemes as its regulator. [2]
At 31 December 2025, it reported 2,725,122 beneficiaries. That count covers beneficiaries, rather than only principal members. [2]
Frequently asked questions
Is the scheme part of Discovery’s listed-company ownership?
The public disclosure describes it as an independent non-profit entity, with a separate company providing administration. [1]
Key milestones
Reported 2,725,122 beneficiaries in its annual integrated report. [2]
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Sources
- Discovery, Medical aid plans 2026: scheme and administrator disclosure. Original source. Accessed 2026-10-13. ↩
- Discovery Health Medical Scheme, Integrated Report 2025: who we are, governance and administration contract. Original source. Accessed 2026-10-13. ↩