Introduction:
Remote People introduces employees to a dedicated broker who provides detailed information on coverage options and pricing plans for Discovery Medical Aid.

Facilitation:
The broker assists in selecting the most suitable plan and handles the entire registration process. Once a plan is selected and the employee is registered, the billing will be directed to the client and included in the employee's payroll.

Selection:
The onboarding form includes an optional field where clients can choose between Safetywing and Discovery Health. After a selection is made, our onboarding specialist will provide relevant information and guide the client through the assistance process.

Contribution Recommendation:
We recommend that clients set a contribution amount rather than selecting a specific plan. This approach helps protect against inflation during annual pricing reviews and allows employees the flexibility to choose the plan that best suits their needs.

Employee Flexibility:
Employees have the option to contribute additional funds on top of the client's fixed contribution to access a higher-tier plan. These contributions will be deducted directly from their payroll.

Process:
Once the client decides on the contribution amount and provides employee details, this information is forwarded to our broker for further action.

Policy Flexibility:
Discovery Medical Aid offers high flexibility with monthly enrolment options, making it easy for employees to join the plan at any time.

Employee Tax Relief:
Contributions to Discovery Medical Aid are tax-relieved at the source, though they remain taxable as part of the employee's income.

Employer Burden:
The employer's financial burden will increase based on the selected contribution amount, as reflected in the payroll.

Payslip Display:
Contributions and deductions related to the medical aid will be clearly displayed on employee payslips.

Dependents:
Discovery Medical Aid allows for the inclusion of dependents under the employee's plan.

Coverage During Absence:
The medical aid covers essential medical costs such as doctor visits, hospital bills, medication, and some mental health treatments. However, it does not cover income replacement or the cost of living during an employee's absence from work.

Transition:
If an employee is already on an existing private medical plan, our broker will assist in transitioning them to the company's group benefit plan under Discovery Medical Aid, ensuring a smooth and seamless transfer.