Waiting periods

There are four (4) applicable waiting periods for new members:

  • Maternity - 9 months
  • Specialised/Limited dentistry - 12 months.
  • Pre-existing conditions- 24 months.
  • Infants not registered within 30 days of birth - 3 months.


The above waiting periods may be subject to review at Underwriting for any new applicant who has been a member of a recognised medical aid provider for a continuous period of one (1) year and joins Pulamed within three (3) months from termination of previous cover.

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