SAMWUMED

Serving those who
serve others.
As a local government employee, you’re dedicated to serving your community. But you can only serve your community if your needs are met.
As a local government employee, you’re
dedicated to serving your community.
But you can only serve your community
if your needs are met.
At SAMWUMED, we understand you’re unique and deserve affordable medical aid cover with great value designed specifically for you. Our exceptional service and rich benefits ensure that you get comprehensive medical aid for your stage of life - whether you’re single, planning a family, or have older kids.
With our plans, you have access to GPs, specialists, and private network hospitals; as well as a dental benefit that’s paid from risk, not your savings.

Here’s some of the BENEFITS YOU GET WITH US in 2025:

NEW 2025 SPORTS
INJURY BENEFIT

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Additional limited radiology, GP, specialist and allied therapy sessions are funded from your main benefits, not your savings.

MATERNITY
BENEFITS

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Our Maternity Programme helps expecting moms receive the help they need to take better care of themselves and their unborn baby by taking advantage of a wide range of maternity preventative care and early detection benefits, like ante-natal consultations, ultrasounds, and a baby bag with all the essentials you’ll need.

DENTAL AND
OPTICAL BENEFITS

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Treatment is not funded from your savings but from your main benefits to make your savings last longer.

Join the medical aid scheme designed specifically for local government employees, with the best benefits and affordable rates. Give us your details, and we’ll contact you for a quote

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.

Contact Details

CALL
CENTRE

0860 104 117

Hospital
Authorisation

0860 33 33 87

Netcare 911
Emergency Services

082 911

Physical Address:
Cnr Trematon & Lascelles Streets,
Athlone, Cape Town,
7760
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 134,
Athlone,
7760.
Contact Centre Hours:
08h30 - 16h00
Saturdays & Public Holidays: 
Contact Centre Closed
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OUR BENEFIT OPTIONS

OPTION A

MORE FLEXIBILITY, MORE VALUE

Option A for younger members and younger families offers more flexibility and peace of mind.

OPTION B

OUR TOP-TIER OPTION

With Option B we make it possible for the main member to cover up to eight child dependents.

SAMWUMED HEALTHCARE BENEFITS

Doctor
Benefits
Hospital
Benefits
Medication
Benefits
Maternity
Benefits
Dentistry
Benefits
Optometry
Benefits

SAMWUMED HEALTHCARE Programmes