medical insurance for premium visa

Member since 25 July 2021

Aldrid BotesNew member03 August 2021 12:22:06

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

tashwilmot Serial expat

Member since 22 January 2021

tashwilmotSerial expat03 August 2021 12:31:19

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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

Member since 22 July 2021

myb003Active member04 August 2021 03:31:37

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.

Aldrid Botes New member

Member since 25 July 2021

Aldrid BotesNew member04 August 2021 08:28:15

THANK YOU聽 !!

Ceresiet Serial expat

Member since 16 February 2020

CeresietSerial expat04 August 2021 13:35:26

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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

Member since 20 July 2021

Zulfi AliActive member04 August 2021 14:52:05

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

myb003 Active member

Member since 22 July 2021

myb003Active member04 August 2021 18:32:54

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

Member since 22 July 2021

myb003Active member04 August 2021 18:35:57

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.

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Ceresiet Serial expat

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CeresietSerial expat08 August 2021 12:41:55

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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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