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Fikile G

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2024

07 May 2026, 10:03

Bestmed worst medical aid I’ve ever had

I am writing to formally raise concern regarding the delay in the approval of my chronic high blood pressure medication application. It has now been 4 days without any response or update, despite the urgency of my medical condition.

I am currently pregnant and classified as a high-risk pregnancy patient. I have now completely run out of my medication, which places both my health and my baby’s health at serious risk.

When I followed up on the matter, I was informed that your system had been down, causing delays. However, despite this explanation, no urgent assistance or clear resolution has been provided. I also found my interaction with consultant Tshegofatso extremely disappointing. Instead of assisting me during a medical emergency, I received vague responses and felt that my concerns and intelligence were being undermined when I was simply trying to understand how this issue would be resolved. I’m changing my medical aid

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Bestmed Medical Scheme
Bestmed Medical Scheme's reply02 Jun 2026, 15:54
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Dear Ms Fikile G 
 
Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. 
 
Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in responding to your complaint on this platform. The delay was due to technical issues that temporarily affected our ability to respond to queries timeously. 
 
We are deeply concerned to note your situation regarding the delayed approval of your chronic hypertension medication, particularly in view of your pregnancy and the high-risk nature of your condition. We confirm that your chronic condition is registered on our system. 
 
We regret the distress and inconvenience caused, especially given that you had run out of medication. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and your concerns regarding the interaction with our consultant have also been noted for further review. 
 
If this matter has not yet been resolved, please urgently forward your membership details and query to *** so that we can expedite assistance without further delay. 
 
We trust you will allow us the opportunity to resolve this matter promptly. 
 
Kind regards
Bestmed Social Media Team