Brief
Discovery Health announces 7.4%‑8.9% contribution rise for 2027
The scheme says the hikes stay below industry averages and aim to protect benefits.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Discovery Health Medical Scheme said on 2 Oct 2026 that member contributions will rise between 7.4% and 8.9% for 2027, reflecting medical inflation and a focus on long‑term sustainability.
CEO Dr Ron Whelan explained that the increase is intended to balance affordability with the scheme’s ability to fund future healthcare, noting that two‑thirds of beneficiaries will see an increase below 8%.
The scheme outlined the specific hikes by benefit option: KeyCare 8.9%, Active Smart 7.4%, Smart (excluding Active Smart) 7.9%, Smart Saver 7.9%, Core (excluding Coastal Core) 7.9%, Coastal Core 8.9%, Saver (excluding Coastal Saver) 7.9%, Coastal Saver 8.4%, Priority 8.9%, Comprehensive 8.9% and Executive 8.9%.
Whelan added that Discovery Health has kept increases within a “medical inflation corridor” of CPI + 3%‑4% and that the scheme works to remove cost inefficiencies before they affect members’ contributions.
Key facts
- Discovery Health Medical Scheme will increase contributions by 7.4%‑8.9% for 2027. (bizcommunity.com)
- Two out of three beneficiaries will see an increase below 8%. (bizcommunity.com)
- The scheme’s hikes stay within a CPI + 3%‑4% medical inflation corridor. (bizcommunity.com)
- Benefit‑specific increases range from 7.4% (Active Smart) to 8.9% (KeyCare, Coastal Core, etc.). (bizcommunity.com)
Sources
- [1] bizcommunity.com — originally reported as “Discovery Health announces price hikes for 2027”
