Discovery is offering its members the option of signing up to its Delta network, which will see premiums cut by 10% to 20%.
The Delta network is a range of hospitals for which Discovery has negotiated discounted rates for Discovery members. The hospitals were selected based on their level of care, cost efficiency and location to ensure that members have access to a Delta network hospital within 10km of their homes.
For example, a Discovery member on the Classic Saver plan who joined the Delta network would see a 20% reduction in their monthly premiums for the same benefits. If members go to the selected hospitals, their medical bills would be covered by Discovery. If a Delta network member opted for a non-network hospital, a co-payment would apply. However, in the case of a life-threatening emergency, no co-payment would be levied.