Optometry Benefits 2026

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SAMWUMED members on both Option A and Option B qualify for optical (eye) cover.

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OPTION A

Paid from Capitation Benefits.

Option A Benefits

  • One composite eye test per beneficiary per benefit cycle is limited to R755 at a Network Provider and R400 at a Non-Network Provider.
  • One pair of clear single-vision spectacle lenses limited to R225 at a Non-Network Provider or clear flat top bifocal spectacle lenses limited to R480 at a Non-Network Provider or clear multifocal spectacle lenses limited to R810 at a Non-Network Provider.
  • Lenses are covered in full at PPN Network Provider.
  • Frame and or lens enhancements per beneficiary are limited to R1,136 at a non-network provider and R1,420 at a PPN Network Provider.
  • There is no benefit for reading glasses or contact lenses.
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OPTION B

Paid from Capitation Benefits.

Option B Benefits

  • One composite eye test per beneficiary per benefit cycle limited to R800 at Network Provider and R420 at Non-Network Provider.
  • One pair of clear single vision spectacle lenses limited to R225 (two hundred and twenty five rand only) per lens; or One pair of clear flat top bifocal spectacle lenses limited to R485 (four hundred and eight five rand only) per lens.
  • One pair of clear multifocal spectacle lenses including branded lens add-on limited to R850 (eight hundred and fifty rand only) per lens.
  • Lenses are covered in full at a PPN Network Provider.
  • Frame and or lens enhancements per beneficiary are limited to R1,480 at non-network provider and R1,850 at a PPN Network Provider.
  • Contact lenses are limited to R3,000 per beneficiary.
  • There is no benefit for reading glasses.

Conditions:

  • Optical benefits are subject to Scheme protocols and the PPN Network.
  • Optical benefits are subject to a 2-Year cycle.
  • To access benefits members must check their claim status.
  • To lodge a claim, locate the closest PPN Network Optician, or register a query, members must visit ppn.co.za or Contact PPN at:
  • Email: info@ppn.co.za or Tel: 041 065 0650.

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MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
OPTION A
Option A for younger members and younger families offers more flexibility and peace of mind.
OPTION B
With Option B we make it possible for the main member to cover up to eight child dependents.