How do I register for oncology benefits?

Below is the answer to the question How do I register for oncology benefits?

Members diagnosed by an oncologist who need some form of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy and/or supportive therapy need to register on the oncology programme.
1. To register, you must be seen and assessed by your treating oncologist, who will complete a treatment plan request form. The form is available at your oncologist’s rooms or from our contact centre.
2. The treatment plan form and histology results must be sent to our oncology department via email at
[e-mail].
3. Once received, the oncology disease manager will review the request in accordance with recognised treatment protocols and guidelines for oncology treatment based on clinical appropriateness, evidence-based medicine and your chosen benefit option. If the criteria are met, we will generate an authorisation, and provide a response to you and your treating oncologist.
4. We may need additional information from your oncologist, such as test results, in order to complete the registration process.
5. Your doctor’s rooms should contact you when the treatment date has been established