This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
A: Medication that is taken on a daily basis for a period exceeding 6 months is defined as Chronic medication.
Many people struggle with this concept because it can become confusing. Acute medication is meant to be used for a short amount of time in order to treat an illness or condition that is short-term, usually less than a month. Whereas chronic medication is meant for several months to years.
A: Medication that is taken on a daily basis for a period exceeding 6 months is defined as Chronic medication.
Your doctor needs to complete a Request for additional cover for approved Chronic Disease List conditions form and submit it for review. It is important to note that an appeals process does not guarantee an automatic approval for the additional cover.
Send the completed, signed form, along with any additional medical information, by email to PMB_APP_FORMS@discovery.za or to CIB_APP_FORMS@discovery.za.
Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both.