Rhodes University Medical Scheme

Rhodes University Medical Scheme

Medical Aid

All international students are required to have South African medical cover for the duration of their study at Rhodes University.

  • As this is a requirement for study visa purposes, proof of cover will have to be provided when applying for your visa BEFORE your arrival in South Africa.
  • The cost of this is NOT included in the Rhodes’ fees schedule.
  • It is legally required by the Government that international students have medical cover, stipulated under Immigration Act 10 (2004) which requires that students must provide proof of medical cover with a medical scheme registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act 131 (1998).
  • If you unsure whether your Medical Scheme is accepted by Rhodes University, please check that it is on this list of Medical Schemes registered in South Africa, see www.medicalschemes.com/MedicalSchemes.aspx.
  • If you are already a member of another Medical Aid, even one that is Internationally recognised, please be advised that you are still liable to take out a South African Medical Cover in collaboration with our ABSA Health Care Consultants.

Medical Aid Options

ABSA Health Care Consultants

As of 1st September 2009, Rhodes University has appointed ABSA Health Care Consultants to assist international students with all queries relating to appropriate medical cover, applications for membership, and membership renewal for the year.  This service is at no additional cost to either the student or the University.

Please note that all international students must have their South African Medical Aid cover facilitated via ABSA Health Care Consultants in order to be acceptable for Rhodes University registration purposes

Compcare Health

CompCare Student Brochure
CompCare Student Wellness Application
For more Information about the Medical Aid Plans available to students, please enquire at the following:
Compcare Health
All queries are to be directed to Nicky Gouws
Email: nicky.gouws@universal.co.za
Tel (Reception): 041 363 0752
Tel (Nicky’s Office): 041 363 0752
Address: 232 Cape Road
Millpark
Port Elizabeth
6001
Website:  www.studentplan.co.za
Scheme number: 011-208 1000
Pre-authorisation number: 0860 111 090

Momentum Health

Momentum Student Brochure
Momentum Student Complimentary Products
Momentum Student Application
Momentum Renewal Form
Momentum Health Representative

Clinton Van Boomen
Email: studenthealth@momentum.co.za
Tel: 041 363 0455
Website: www.momentum.co.za/health
Scheme number: 0860 102 493
Pre-authorisation number: 0860 102 493
As a student, you are also able to apply or renew your membership online.

Medical Aid Consultants

Medical Aid consultants are come to campus every second Thursday. They are set up in the Glass Box at Eden Grove, and are up between 11:00 and 13:00.
For those who have not yet collected their cards, please do come and collect them when the consultants are here.  This is also a lovely time for any questions/queries to be attended to.

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