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Message from the Principal Officer
The new contributions and income/salary band table for 2027, effective from Friday, 1 January 2027 for the three options are as follows:
Plat Cap Option
| Salary Band | Band 1 R0 – R16 207 | Band 2 R16 208 – R25 272 | Band 3 R25 273+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | R1 630 | R1 980 | R3 724 |
| Adult | R1 630 | R1 980 | R3 724 |
| Child | R665 | R832 | R1 294 |
Plat Comprehensive Option
| Salary Band | Band 1 R0 – R25 512 | Band 2 R25 513 – R38 503 | Band 3 R38 504+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | R2 186 | R3 161 | R3 747 |
| Adult | R2 186 | R3 161 | R3 747 |
| Child | R740 | R1 126 | R1 302 |
Plat Freedom Option
| Salary Band | Band 1 R0 – R17 706 | Band 2 R17 707 – R26 310 | Band 3 R26 311 – R36 251 | Band 4 R36 252 – R73 525 | Band 5 R73 526+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | R3 076 | R3 932 | R4 259 | R5 317 | R6 300 |
| Adult | R2 414 | R3 099 | R3 272 | R4 120 | R5 003 |
| Child | R825 | R1 060 | R1 144 | R1 265 | R1 481 |
Changing your option
If you wish to change your option, please visit any PH Client Liaison office or your Employee Benefits (EB) or Human Resources (HR) office before the end of November 2026 to complete an option change form.
In order for members to make informed decisions about changing an Option, view the 2027 PHMS Option brochures below!
Download 2027 PlatComprehensive Brochure
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