medical insurance for premium visa

3POSTS

4 years ago

Hi,as a SA citizen,and the fact that i must have proof of health insurance for the year i want to stay in Mauritius,can i use my existing Medical Cover that i have as proof of this,or must i apply for an international very expensive health cover?

also-can i not buy my medical insurance in Mauritius/are expats allowed to buy Mauritius Health Plans?

Aldrid

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tashwilmot Serial expat

212POSTS

4 years ago

Hi, the same would apply for myself and family moving from Botswana.聽 I did check with my local cover and I will be covered by them while on the island.聽 So going this route.聽 Once we are settled on the island, then I will be purchasing local medical cover.聽 Comparing the island to what Botswana offers, both were very similar in costs.

myb003 Active member

40POSTS

4 years ago

Look into Med Aid MUA call Denise Laure聽 23057056086 flaure@mauritiusunion.mu.
Or look into Discovery Health Classic Core聽 and speak to Pieter Steenkamp聽 27793447317 but discovery classic Core only covers hospital and chronic meds no savings or visits to Dr.

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Aldrid Botes New member

3POSTS

4 years ago

THANK YOU聽 !!

Ceresiet Serial expat

380POSTS

4 years ago

myb003 wrote:
look into Discovery Health Classic Core聽 and speak to Pieter Steenkamp聽 27793447317 but discovery classic Core only covers hospital and chronic meds no savings or visits to Dr.

@myb003 do you possibly have and email or physical business address where Pieter Steenkamp can be contacted - does he work for Discovery or is he a broker ?

Zulfi Ali Active member

48POSTS

4 years ago

So how much is health insurance and which is best with premium visa

myb003 Active member

40POSTS

4 years ago

Pieter Steenkamp

Healthcare Advisor

CUBE ADVICE

Email: pieter@steen.co.za

Cell:聽 079 344 7317

Tel:聽聽011 782 9693

myb003 Active member

40POSTS

4 years ago

Foreigner Medal ins, I got quote from Global and Signa both $2-4000 pm, our SA Discovery is R4500pm (much cheaper).
I'm still waiting MUA medical aid.

Ceresiet Serial expat

380POSTS

4 years ago

myb003 wrote:
Foreigner Medal ins, I got quote from Global and Signa both $2-4000 pm, our SA Discovery is R4500pm (much cheaper).
I'm still waiting MUA medical aid.

@myb003

I emailed Pieter Steenkamp (details above) and he confirmed that South African Discovery Health does qualify for the Mauritius Premium Visa - as long as you get Discovery鈥檚 International travel cover (free add-on) and Africa Travel Benefit add-on.

Otherwise also get a quote from Swan insurance in Mauritius (not cheap, but good)
here is Swan鈥檚 Brochure:

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