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Danny M

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2021

30 Nov 2023, 08:46

BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!

I requested to have my membership with Bestmed cancelled yesterday from the 1 Dec 2023 and knowing that I have paid my membership until 30 Dec 2023, my last payment I made it 26 Nov 2023 which I received confirmation off last night.

To my shock I receive notification of cancellation this morning stating I have only paid until the 30 Nov 2023 and when I called the contact center, I spoke Miranda who has no clue on how billing works and when I asked her to put me through to debtors she just put me on hold until I hanged up.

Again I called and went through reception and asked for debtors department and was put through to claims to Mbali whom I asked to speak to a manager and she too put me on hold until I hanged up, the level of customer service is very poor and I wonder if you do employ competent staff or you just get people who are just there to get a pay check and don't care about customers

I am writing this review and I wonder if it will just fall on deaf ears as you guys lack ethics and careless about your customers and don't even check your records, If I get response I will be shocked because you so pathetic.

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Replies (5)
Bestmed Medical Scheme
Bestmed Medical Scheme's reply30 Nov 2023, 11:28
Official
Dear Danny Mashao

Please note that you are billed in arrears.

The payment you made on 27/11/2023 was for the contributions due for November.

You joined the scheme in March 2020, and the benefits from the scheme became effective on 01/03/2020. Your initial payment towards the contributions was made on 25/03/2020. 

Regards
Nondumiso

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Danny M's update30 Nov 2023, 13:00
Reviewer Update
Hi Ndumiso, please advise when is my last payment due. Also advise how you going to deal with your poor and pathetic staff who just pass the bug and leave me hanging, I need corrective action regarding this and I need an apology in writing.
Bestmed Medical Scheme
Bestmed Medical Scheme's reply30 Nov 2023, 14:51
Official
Dear Danny Mashao

We sincerely apologize for the treatment you experienced with our service. 
 
I have escalated the matter to the Quality Control manager for investigation and training to enhance our service quality. 

Your contributions are up to date as your termination date is effective 30/11/2023, and you have already paid for November.

Regards
Nondumiso


DM
Danny M's update30 Nov 2023, 15:21
Reviewer Update
Hi Ndumiso,

So does this mean I am not going to be receiving a request to pay come end on December? I need confirmation as I don't like surprises.

Thank You
Bestmed Medical Scheme
Bestmed Medical Scheme's reply01 Dec 2023, 09:13
Official
Dear Danny Mashao

We have sent you an SMS confirming that your contributions are paid up through November.

Your membership has been terminated, so you will not be billed for December.

We will send you a letter outlining the details regarding your savings. Please note that you have exceeded your savings by R334.00. This amount is due for repayment to the scheme.

Regards
Nondumiso