Day1Health provides private medical insurance to individuals and employers who need real healthcare cover without the cost of a traditional medical aid scheme. Operating since 2003, they offer a broad range of benefits including hospitalisation, day-to-day cover, accident and illness, critical illness, maternity, basic dental, basic ophthalmic, funeral cover, ambulance services and a 24-hour emergency hotline.
A key distinction is their accident cover, which applies from day one of membership, unlike many medical aid schemes and other insurance products. No one is turned away, and cover is structured to suit any budget, making it accessible to a wide range of individuals and families.
For employers, Day1Health caters to businesses of all sizes, offering a practical solution for providing staff with meaningful medical cover. Whether you are an individual looking for an affordable alternative to medical aid or a business wanting to look after your team, Day1Health offers a straightforward path to private healthcare access.
Day1Health is a medical insurance product rather than a medical aid scheme, which means it is typically more affordable and no one is turned away. One notable difference is that accident cover begins from day one of membership, whereas many medical aids and insurance products impose waiting periods.
Cover includes hospitalisation, day-to-day benefits, accident and illness, critical illness, permanent disability due to accident, maternity, basic dental, basic ophthalmic and funeral benefits. Additional benefits such as ambulance services and access to a 24-hour emergency hotline are also included.
Yes. Day1Health works with employers of all sizes, from small businesses to large organisations, to provide medical insurance cover for their staff. Contact Day1Health directly to discuss a solution that fits your workforce and budget.