We Provide Access to Private Health Cover that is as Unique as You are
We want you to live your life, uninterrupted.
EssentialMED has been providing innovative health insurance products since 2005. We
are now part of the AfroCentric group of companies and are growing from strength to
strength in our uncompromising journey of providing tailored medical insurance to
all South Africans.
What we offer
EssentialMED is a health insurer, not a medical aid. Our product is simple, affordable and flexible. We include a comprehensive range of day-to-day, hospital and life insurance options as unique as you are. For employers and groups we tailor specific options to suit your industry and company.
Our Promise
- To be open, honest and clear about the benefits you are paying for
- To treat you with dignity and respect
- To hold our service providers to the high standards they hold themselves
- To go the extra mile to service your requests, no matter how small
- To continuously strive to be the best at what we do
Our Difference
Choice
We put the power of choice back in your hands to build your product to suit your needs and your budget. This is unique in South Africa.
Affordable
We design our policies to deliver pure value. Our rates are as low as they are because they have been carefully crafted to work together for you.
Smart
We use a technology, research and vast experience to ensure that our benefits are valuable, efficient and relevant.
Credible
We've been supporting thousands of families like yours. Our relationship with AfroCentric also gives us strong backing and access to resources that no other insurer has.
About Us
EssentialMEDical (Pty) Ltd is a registered financial services provider (FSP No: 42980). EssentialMED is an Underwriting Management Agent on behalf of the insurer, African Unity Life (FSP No: 8447). EssentialMED is a Health Insurance product and not a Medical Aid Scheme. Contact a broker to receive advice and determine your individual needs.
Articles
June 24, 2024
Opinion by Paul Cox, Managing Director at the Essential Group of Companies including health insurance provider, EssentialMED
October 25, 2023
As consumers balance increasingly tough financial constraints, the planning and affordability of their private healthcare strategy has become a household emergency.
September 16, 2022
Opinion by Paul Cox, Managing Director at the Essential Group of Companies including health insurance provider, EssentialMED.