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Sandra B

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2021

21 Jun 2021, 10:24

Bestmed Medical Aid

I have been diagnosed with Covid and I am Asthmatic. I have sat 27mins on the phone to get med aid to authorize a R500 Oximeter machine. I have Benefits in my Appliances. It is needed to measure the Oxygen levels. I have sent Emails to Service and PMB websites Dr has prescribed this machine Surely Bestmed has somebody who realise the Urgency of the situation. I spoke to 3 people this morning. No joy Diskem is awaiting approval to dispense. I do not have the funds to pay for the machine. I am a Telkom Pensioner. Can anybody out there at Bestmed assist me. Do the staff know what to do. To sit on the line awaiting for someone to answer my call, a person must listen a whole lot of advertising. Just waisting airtime. A little bit more effeciency from the staff would be great. They just cut you off, then you are holding on again.

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Bestmed Medical Scheme
Bestmed Medical Scheme's reply21 Jun 2021, 12:22
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Hi Sandra, we are very sorry to hear about the experience you had, the matter has been escalated to the medicine department for finalization and feedback to you. Regards, Katlego
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Sandra B's update21 Jun 2021, 13:41
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I am glad, hope to get a rapid response.
I urgently need that machine.
Scared of Oxygen dropping.
I understand your Benefits department is inundated with calls.
But I think 3days and 30minutrs. Is very patient.
Regards
Telkom Pensioner