Discovery Health Medical Scheme · Chronic (CDL)

Diabetes Care Programme

An extra dietitian and one biokineticist consultation each year on top of the standard CIB diabetes basket, for approved diabetics.

You must registerThis benefit does not start on its own. Until you register, you are paying for cover you are not receiving.

How: Two-step gate: CIB approval then Care Programme enrolment; benefit-table 'Diabetes Management ... Disease Management Programme'

“you can consult with your nominated GP in the Premier Plus network to enrol you on the Diabetes Care Programme”

At a glance

Scheme: Discovery Health Medical Scheme
Benefit area: Chronic (CDL) ⚠️ our best match, not the scheme’s own label
Who it is for: Any member who meets the criteria
Limit: additional dietitian + one biokineticist consultation every year (over the standard CIB basket) · up to 100% DHR if DSP-referred · every year
Who qualifies: Approved for type 1 or 2 diabetes on the CIB.
Where you may go: Nominated Premier Plus network GP; Scheme DSP referral — reduced cover without DSP referral

“you will also have access to an additional dietitian and one biokineticist consultation every year”

“Up to 100% of the Discovery Health Rate for services covered in the Scheme's basket of care if referred by the Scheme's DSP.”

Who can join it

This one is not limited by plan — any Discovery Health Medical Scheme member who meets the scheme’s criteria can join.

“If you are approved for either type 1 or 2 diabetes on the Chronic Illness Benefit (CIB), you can consult with your nominated GP in the Premier Plus network to enrol you on the Diabetes Care Programme.”

Where this comes from

Discovery_2026_cover_for_medicine_and_treatment_of_chronic_conditions.pdf, p.7 · benefit_guide. Read from that document on 2026-08-29 for the 2026 plan year.

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Programme rules are set by the scheme and change at renewal. This page renders what Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s own documents say, with the wording quoted so you can check it. Confirm with the scheme before you rely on it.