Jenna and Jack are 30, getting serious, and about to move in together for the first time. They’ve also just become the proud parents of the most adorable Labrador pup, called Murphy. They’re both still climbing the career ladder, so they chose Fedhealth’s flexiFED 2 GRID hospital plan.
They’re young and healthy, and with GRID offering South Africa’s second-largest hospital network, they felt reassured that there would always be a hospital nearby should they ever need one. Then comes moving day… and Jack’s keen to impress as he attempts to carry Jenna’s recliner into their new home all on his own. But somewhere between the bakkie and the front door, Murphy gets tangled up in Jack’s feet.
Big recliner meets little toe… and Murphy ends up with a dramatic kink in her tail. No one knows for sure who yelped the loudest. Within minutes, they’re rushing to the casualty ward at the nearest network hospital – luckily just around the corner.
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Even though they’re on a hospital plan, Fedhealth’s new D2D+ benefit steps up big time. Jack’s X-rays and pain medication are covered, saving them around R3 000 – normally this would have required day-to-day savings. And while waiting, Jenna uses her FREE virtual vet consult via the TAME Pet App to make sure Murphy is okay (with an additional R10 000 in pet accident cover from Paw-Paw Pet Insurance in her back pocket for extra peace of mind).
Not quite the moving day they planned, but in the end, the biggest injury is Jack’s bruised ego… and the first day in their new home is a memory they won’t soon forget. It’s also a good reminder that sometimes the real value of a medical aid that’sbuilt different,shows up best when life trips you up – literally. Fedhealth’s flexiFED range has always stood apart from the crowd.
These aren’t just conventional hospital plans – they’re hospital plans with access to back-up day-to-day savings. This means you pay for a plan that fits your budget, while also having the reassurance that funds are available for day-to-day medical expenses if and when life throws you a curveball. But for 2026, Fedhealth has taken this even further with the introduction of the D2D+ benefit.
flexiFED 1, 2, 3 and 4 members can now unlock up to R4 500 in extra day-to-day benefits simply by completing a Health Risk Assessment at any Fedhealth Network pharmacy and registering on the Fedhealth Member App. In other words, by taking a small step towards looking after your health, you’re able to unlock cover for GP visits, specialist consultations, prescribed medication, basic dentistry and more. For Jack, the D2D+ benefit means the cost of his x-ray and pain meds would be covered under his hospital plan, where generally, most hospital plans don’t provide any day-to-day benefits.
Access to South Africa’s second-largest hospital network When you do need hospital care, where you go to get it matters. Fedhealth’s GRID hospital network is the second largest in South Africa, featuring facilities from both Mediclinic and Netcare. Members on GRID options not only enjoy exceptional choice and access to quality care, but they also save 10% on their monthly contributions. This means that should Jack have needed an operation on his foot, he could choose from a wider range of hospitals, no matter where he lives.
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