Ensuring Your Well-Being, One Benefit at a Time
Inpatient Benefit: Comprehensive Coverage for Hospitalization
Under the Inpatient Benefit, you’re covered for various hospitalization needs, including:
- Bed Entitlement
- Doctor’s Fees (Physician, Surgeon & Anesthetist fee)
- ICU/HDU/Critical Care and Theatre Charges
- Drugs/Medicines, Dressings, and Internal Surgical Appliances
- Pathology/Laboratory
- Diagnostic Scans (X-ray, Ultrasound, CT Scans, MRI Scans)
- Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
- In-Patient Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Hospital Accommodation for Accompanying Parent/Guardian for Children Below 7 Years
- Medical Emergency Road Evacuation Services
- Post-Hospitalization Benefit for Sickness and Accident Cases
Outpatient Benefit: Seamless Coverage without Hospital Admission
For treatments that don’t require hospitalization, the Outpatient Benefit includes:
- Routine Outpatient Consultations
- Prescribed Diagnostic Laboratory and Radiology Services
- Prescribed Physiotherapy
- Prescribed Drugs and Dressing
- Referral to Specialists
- HIV/AIDS Related Conditions and ARV Coverage
- Routine Immunizations
- Chronic Disease Management
Maternity Benefit: Comprehensive Care for Expectant Parents
For expecting parents, the Maternity Benefit includes coverage for:
- Routine Antenatal Check-ups
- Delivery/Doctor’s Fees
- Postnatal Care
- Routine Immunizations for Newborns
- Emergency Caesarean Section, Elective CS, and Normal Delivery
- Pre-maturity/Pre-term Conditions
- Coverage for Congenital Conditions
(Note: Maternity benefit is available to principal members and/or their spouses only.)
Dental and Optical Benefits: Smiles and Clear Vision Assured
- Dental Benefits Include:
- Consultation and Anaesthetist’s Fees
- X-rays, Root Canal Treatment, Tooth Extraction
- Deformation Surgery
- Scaling for Medically Necessary Conditions
- Dentures for Accident/Injury
- Optical Benefits Cover:
- Cost of Frames and Lenses
- Ophthalmic Treatment and Eye Lenses
- Ophthalmic Ultrasound if Prescribed
Medical Emergency: Road and Air Evacuation
In critical situations, members can access emergency transportation within East Africa via road ambulance, fixed-wing, or helicopter services.
Two air evacuations per family per annum are allowed within the policy period.
Benefits’ Structure: Tailored to Your Job Group
The benefits structure varies based on your job group, ensuring that your coverage aligns with your needs and responsibilities.
(See Table for Benefits’ Structure)
International Referral & Travel Allocations Benefit: Ensuring Global Care
For specialized treatments not available locally, members can access payments exclusively for international referrals.
Approval from the Ministry of Health is required for treatments outside Kenya.
Group Life and Last Expense Benefits: Support Beyond Health
- Group Life Benefit: Ensures financial support for the next of kin upon the demise of a principal member.
- Last Expense Benefit: Provides financial assistance for funeral expenses, payable within 48 hours.
Psychiatric and Counseling Services: A Holistic Approach to Well-being
- Psycho-social support programs: Addressing conditions like chemical dependency, stress, post-traumatic counseling, and more.
- Services include: Psychiatric and tele-counseling, onsite counseling in special instances, and referrals to face-to-face counseling.
Scheme Exclusions: Knowing What’s Not Covered
Certain expenses are excluded from the scheme, such as cosmetic treatments, injuries from war or terrorism, and self-prescribed drugs.
Eligibility: Who Can Benefit?
- All teachers employed by TSC actively in service from 18 to the mandatory retirement age.
- One legal spouse and four dependent children.
- No age limit for child dependents with a disability.
Registration: A Hassle-Free Process
Using USSD registration, members can easily register and update their information, ensuring a smooth enrollment process.
Use the USSD Code : *865# and follow the prompts.
Accessing Medical Cover: A Simple Procedure
- Members can access services directly or through referral facilities.
- Biometric registration ensures secure and efficient access to medical services.
Member Education: Empowering You with Knowledge
Continuous education ensures members understand the scheme’s operations, making informed decisions about their health.
Contact AON Minet: Your Queries, Our Priority
- Telephone: 0730 604 000
- Hotline: 1528
- Email: mmc.customerservice@Minet.co.ke
- Website: www.minet.com/kenya
- Twitter: @Minet_Kenya
- Facebook: Minet
Conclusion
AON Minet TSC Benefits aim to provide comprehensive health and well-being coverage, tailored to the unique needs of teachers and their families.
Stay informed, stay healthy.
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Mr. Weldon Kosgei, a dedicated educator with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) in Kenya, brings years of experience and a deep love for education to his role at TSCNewsToday.co.ke. He provides insightful and timely updates on TSC policies, educational trends, and best practices, making his articles valuable resources for educators and administrators. Mr. Kosgei’s commitment to enhancing education shines through in his writing, connecting and inspiring the teaching community across Kenya.