Everyone is talking about COVID-19 and so are we. But hopefully, our voice will bring a measure of informed calm and security among all the chaos and panic. As a medical insurance provider, affordable medical cover and the health of you and your family are our top two priorities. When a global pandemic completely disrupts life as we know it, we want to make sure you are not caught unprepared.
Our technologically advanced and scientifically progressive age has created the illusion of power – an assumption that we are almost invincible and can solve any problem. Now, the Novel Coronavirus has completely pulled that rug of security from under us, and no-one is exempt from the potential risks. As a medical insurance company, we are well aware of the financial burden illness and disease bring.
You’ve heard the sayings: ‘Prevention is better than cure’ and ‘forewarned is forearmed.’ Medical insurance becomes the safety net to ensure that you are ‘armed’ and have measures in place to deal with any scenario that may necessitate day to day health cover, doctor’s visits or hospitalisation. And Covid-19 is certainly a scenario we need to plan for.
Medical insurance becomes the answer to the question: ‘What if…?’
Being a realist and not an alarmist
At Day1 Health, we are realists. We read the reports, follow the statistics and listen to the news (not fake news!). The medical world is our frontline of communication. Although the WHO has put hygiene protocols in place, and Government has laid down specific social distancing regulations – which are all paramount to helping curb the spread of the Coronavirus and flatten the curve – the risk of contracting the virus is a reality which everyone should take seriously.
Being updated on facts and not opinions
So far, the medical data indicates that the majority of those who do test positive for COVID-19 are likely to only experience minor symptoms and will fully recover. That is the good news!
The bad news is that, according to medical statistics, 14% who contract the virus will need hospitalisation and 5% will need to be on ventilators in ICU. Should you or any of your family be tested positive for COVID-19, you would want peace of mind that you have sufficient health cover, especially in a time of very high demand. Medical insurance is an affordable option to make sure you are prepared.
Being prepared and not caught by surprise
Another statistic that the medical field agrees on, is that the most vulnerable in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic are the elderly and those with underlying health issues, such as obesity, asthma, compromised immune systems and weakened lung capacity due to smoking. Caution should be the order of the day, and that is where medical insurance is a pragmatic and responsible line of defence for you and your family.
Medical Insurance and not Medical Aid
Since 2003, Day1 Health has been a pioneer in offering an alternative and quality healthcare solution to conventional medical aid schemes. By providing medical insurance cover via a more financially inclusive model, the majority of South Africans are able to access dignified and comprehensive healthcare benefits. Faced with a global pandemic, we at Day1 Health re-emphasise our vision: Healthcare should be for every1!
Read more about how Medical Insurance differs from Medical Aid.
There is not a more significant time than now to have peace of mind that you are covered by one of our medical insurance plans, which are tailored to suit whatever stage of life you may find yourself in. Should Coronavirus touch you, you want to know you have things in place to protect and provide for your family.
As the elderly are the most at risk, our popular Senior Comprehensive Plan will put your mind at ease. If you are 64 and older, you will have access to day-to-day benefits and hospital benefits – and from only R525/month!
Please note that certain waiting periods may apply for new members, current members who want to upgrade their policies, and those requiring certain medical procedures and who have specified pre-existing conditions.
Contact us today to join or to find out more. We would love to hear from you.
