Polmed is a restricted medical scheme in South Africa that primarily serves members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) and their dependants, offering tailored healthcare cover focused on affordability and accessibility. The scheme provides a range of benefit options, including plans such as Aquarium and Marine, which cover essential healthcare services like hospitalisation, chronic medication, specialist consultations, and preventative care. Polmed also gives members access to managed care programmes that include maternity support, mental health services, oncology care, and disease risk management, ensuring coordinated and comprehensive treatment across different health needs.
Recent website content for 2026 highlights ongoing enhancements to member benefits and structured healthcare support, with updated formularies, contribution guides, and plan options aimed at maintaining sustainability while improving access to care. The scheme continues to provide Prescribed Minimum Benefits (PMBs), emergency services, and preventative care initiatives, alongside tools such as chronic medicine management and approved provider networks to help control costs and improve health outcomes. Polmed’s focus remains on delivering quality healthcare to its members through efficient administration and continuous benefit updates aligned with evolving healthcare demands.