Members who’ve recently undergone a traumatic experience or learnt that they’ve been infected with HIV will benefit from professional intervention.
GetSavvi Health’s Unlimited HIV, Trauma and Assault Counselling benefit will assist members who are currently dealing with personal issues by:
GetSavvi Health members, irrespective of what plan you’re signed up for, have access to counselling and/or treatment.
The benefit is split into three sections offering full support to members:
HIV Assistance Programme
Our HIV Assistance Programme is a proactive and highly effective step against HIV exposure that assists our members with minimising the risk that HIV poses.
Counselling and advice
- 24/7 365 days a year telephonic counselling and support
- Directed to where a member can receive antiretroviral therapy (ART)
- Directed to where a member can get face-to-face counselling (optional)
Treatment
- HIV test 48 hours after exposure
- Starter pack of three days’ ART
- Combination ART for 28 days
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) medication
- Alternative therapies (R1 500)
- HIV test 90 days after exposure
Trauma Assistance Programme
The Care Centre hotline offers 24/7, 365 days a year telephonic or face-to-face trauma assistance for members who have undergone a traumatic experience.
These traumatic incidents include:
The phone lines are staffed by trained medical personnel who have extensive experience in providing necessary care and support.
Health Advisor
This benefit offers members a better understanding of all chronic illnesses and diseases such as HIV/Aids, cancer, diabetes and asthma, etc., with specific advice to help the patient and those around them better cope with their circumstances.
The services offered by the 24-hour Health Advisor include, but are not limited to:
