WCMAS offers a care and support programme for ALL members of WCMAS who are diagnosed with Chronic conditions such as Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Cardiac failure, Diabetes Mellitus and HIV/AIDS.
This care and support programme is delivered by specially trained nurses from the Universal Care Disease Management Programme. The aim of the Disease Management programmes is to ensure that you remain healthy and that you have access to the most appropriate care for managing your chronic condition(s).
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The nurses from the Disease Management Programme will call you regularly and give you personalised one-on-one attention.
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They will make you understand your chronic condition and how to manage it.
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They will give you advice on lifestyle, exercise, diet and emotional support.
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The nurses will also track the progress of your condition and advise you of how often you need to see your doctor and what tests your doctor will do to monitor your progress.
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The nurses will encourage you to be compliant with your treatment, doctor visits and explain what tests you need to have done at each doctor visit.
The nurses will not inform anyone about your conditions without your consent.
The nurses are available to answer any questions you may have about your chronic condition and can be called if
you need information or support. Call this number: 086 148 6472.
So, if you have one of these chronic conditions listed above, please register on the Disease Management Programme to receive a total treatment plan which includes -
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Confidentiality.
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Guidance and support.
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Education and information.
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Counselling and health and compliance monitoring.
Contact details for Universal Care Disease Management Programme:
Tel: 086 148 6472, select option 2, or via
E-mail: diseasemanagement@universal.co.za
WCMAS would like to encourage all our members and their registered dependants to undergo their annual wellness check up's.
NAPPI 722764001 - WCMAS Health Risk Assessment Effective Date: 01/01/2017.
1 Visit per beneficiary per year, @DSP clinic paid from Risk. Tests include blood pressure, cholesterol,
blood sugar, BMI, healthy meal plan and exercise plans.
Combined set of tests @ R193 (including VAT).
DSP's: All pharmacies that charge our tariffs, with no charges to members and will send result files to
the scheme.
Current DSP'S: Clicks,
Dis-Chem and
Script Savers.
This is not applicable to the Yebomed Option.
WCMAS offers a preventative care and wellness program for early detection of health risks.
One (1) screening test consultation per beneficiary per annum by a GP will be paid from the Risk Pool (subject to protocols and correct ICD 10 codes) and should include the following –
Female |
Male |
Breast cancer: mammogram from 30 years old |
Check for prostate cancer: PSA blood test |
High risk breast cancer: mammogram from 25 years old – 2 checks per annum |
Colo-rectal cancer: from 50 to 75 years old |
Bone density: from 50 years old |
Glaucoma test |
Check for cervical cancer: pap smear |
Cystoscopy test (Bladder) |
Blood pressure test |
Blood pressure test |
Blood sugar test |
Blood sugar test |
Cholesterol tests |
Cholesterol tests |
HIV tests |
HIV tests |
On the ICON Oncology program an introduction to the end of life program.
Please refer to the Scheme for further information.
WCMAS would like to encourage all our members and their registered dependants to undergo their annual wellness
check up's.
For more information on Psychosocial Councelling, please follow the link for more information.
Please follow the link for information about our Maternity Program.
Click on this link to find out more about Rehabilitation Programmes covered for Musculoskeletal Conditions.