FNB and Netcare partner for quality healthcare

First National Bank (FNB) has partnered with Netcare to provide access to affordable private primary healthcare. NetcarePlus (a new business unit within Netcare) will provide significantly discounted vouchers to all individual FNB Retail, Private Bank and RMB Private Bank customers. The vouchers can be used at over 500 general practitioners (GPs) across all provinces in South Africa that are part of the NetcarePlus Trusted Partner Network. Customers can redeem their voucher for either a GP consultation, GP consultation including acute medication or a virtual GP consultation.

“This innovative partnership allows us to offer real help to millions of people. Access to quality healthcare has never been more important, hence we believe the vouchers will benefit customers who have no cover and those with limited cover. The cost of healthcare accounts for a significant portion of our customers’ day-to-day expenses, therefore this partnership will help customers to manage the cost of accessing this necessary benefit,” Lee Bromfield, CEO of FNB Life said. NetcarePlus vouchers are available through any FNB platform where members can purchase them using cash, card or eBucks.

An individual can select one or more of the three types of NetcarePlus GP Vouchers and purchase as many vouchers as they wish, either on www.netcare.co.za/NetcarePlus or on the FNB mobile app or eBucks shop (ebucks.com) using eBucks. The voucher code will be sent to the purchaser’s cellphone by SMS. Identify a suitable doctor from the NetcarePlus Partner List on the NetcarePlus website (www.netcare.co.za/netcareplus).

Make an appointment with your chosen doctor by phoning 0860 101 151. For virtual consultations, the NetcarePlus GP will send you a unique link via SMS to the secure digital platform on which your consultation will be hosted. If the GP prescribes medication during the virtual consultation, a script will be sent to you by e-mail. “These vouchers can be used for yourself or gifted to family members, friends, domestic workers, gardeners or community members who may require access to healthcare services.”