Discovery Health Medical Scheme · Mental health

Mental Health Care Programme

Three GP consultations and certain first-line anti-depressant medicine funded from the programme, plus managed/proactive depression care.

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

How: Preventive arm: DMP to reduce depression risk for at-risk members after the mental wellbeing assessment

“By enrolling in the Mental Health Care Programme, you will have access to three GP consultations and certain first line anti-depressant medicine that will be funded from the Mental Health Care Programme.”

At a glance

Scheme: Discovery Health Medical Scheme
Benefit area: Mental health ⚠️ our best match, not the scheme’s own label
Who it is for: Any member who meets the criteria
Limit: three GP consultations + certain first-line anti-depressant medicine · funded from the Mental Health Care Programme; up to 100% DHR at network psychologist / Premier Plus GP
Who qualifies: Registered for major depression (PMB); at-risk members via the mental wellbeing assessment (preventive arm).
Where you may go: Nominated Premier Plus network GP / network psychologist — reduced cover without DSP referral

“three GP consultations and certain first line anti-depressant medicine that will be funded from the Mental Health Care Programme”

“Up to a maximum of 100% of the Discovery Health Rate at a network psychologist or Premier Plus network GP, following completion of the mental wellbeing assessment.”

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.

“You can consult with your nominated GP in the Premier Plus network to enrol you on the Mental Health Care Programme.”

Where this comes from

Discovery_2026_cover_for_medicine_and_treatment_of_chronic_conditions.pdf, p.8 · benefit_guide. Read from that document on 2026-08-29 for the 2026 plan year.

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