We Provide Access to
Private Health Cover that
is as Unique as You are

We want you to live your life, uninterrupted.

EssentialMED has been providing innovative health insurance products since 2005. We are now part of the AfroCentric group of companies and are growing from strength to strength in our uncompromising journey of providing tailored medical insurance to all South Africans.
 
 

What we offer

EssentialMED is a health insurer, not a medical aid. Our product is simple, affordable and flexible. We include a comprehensive range of day-to-day, hospital and life insurance options as unique as you are. For employers and groups we tailor specific options to suit your industry and company.

Our Promise

  • To be open, honest and clear about the benefits you are paying for
  • To treat you with dignity and respect
  • To hold our service providers to the high standards they hold themselves
  • To go the extra mile to service your requests, no matter how small
  • To continuously strive to be the best at what we do

Our Difference

Choice

We put the power of choice back in your hands to build your product to suit your needs and your budget. This is unique in South Africa.

Affordable

We design our policies to deliver pure value. Our rates are as low as they are because they have been carefully crafted to work together for you.

Smart

We use a technology, research and vast experience to ensure that our benefits are valuable, efficient and relevant.

Credible

We've been supporting thousands of families like yours. Our relationship with AfroCentric also gives us strong backing and access to resources that no other insurer has.
 

About Us

EssentialMEDical (Pty) Ltd is a registered financial services provider (FSP No: 42980). EssentialMED is an Underwriting Management Agent on behalf of the insurer, African Unity Life (FSP No: 8447). EssentialMED is a Health Insurance product and not a Medical Aid Scheme. Contact a broker to receive advice and determine your individual needs.

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