Medical Aid Rates for Psychologists – 2025

Medical Aid Rate for Psychology assessment, consultation, counselling and/or therapy (51–60 minutes).
Bankmed R1 307.90
Bonitas R1 313.40
Discovery R1 244.90
Discovery Netcare R1 244.90
Fedhealth R1 248.40
KeyHealth R1 383.20
Medihelp R1 347.80
Momentum R1 249.50
Profmed R1 315.71

Please note:

  • These rates apply to the NHRPL Code 86205.
  • The information above is a guide only; verify details with your medical aid.
  • All tariffs are inclusive of VAT.
  • Cover depends on your plan. Confirm with your medical aid.
  • Rates may change at your medical aid’s discretion.
  • Missed appointments or late cancellations are not covered by medical aids.

Why do Medical Aid Rates Differ?

Before 2010 the NHRPL set mandatory fees for mental-health services. A High-Court ruling in mid-2010 ended publication of new lists, so practitioners now set their own rates.
Each medical aid reimburses a chosen percentage above the (now outdated) 2010 NHRPL figure — for example “NHRPL + 5%” or “NHRPL + 100%”.