Bestmed Medical Scheme is a well-established South African non-profit medical aid scheme and the country’s largest self-administered medical scheme, offering personalised healthcare cover to more than 200 000 members. It provides a range of flexible medical aid plans — organised in Beat (hospital), Pace (comprehensive) and Rhythm (network/income-based) options — to suit different life stages, budgets and healthcare needs. Bestmed plans include private hospital cover, chronic and preventative care benefits, savings facilities, maternity support and access to wellness programmes, all regulated under the Council for Medical Schemes.