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chantelle.penny chantelle.penny

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2016

07 Jan 2026, 16:26

Disgusted!

Unacceptable to say the least. My father in law is very sick. They joined Bestmed in August last year which I understand there is a waiting period. He went to the ER with a medical emergency, which according to the dr, would've been fatal if he didn't go. Bestmed does not see this as an emergency, which they should cover according to law, and we are now sitting with a massive hospital bill. That aside, he now has issues with his stomach and liver, and needs to be admitted yet again, very soon. This is also a medical emergency, but Bestmed simply does not care. We contacted them for pre-authorization, and was told to wait 24-72 hours. When we asked them what if he dies, the answer was simply "thats the way it works". I will be looking for ways that this can be taken further because it is inhumane. They are quick to take your money each month, but no help back.

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Bestmed Medical Scheme
Bestmed Medical Scheme's reply09 Jan 2026, 17:23
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Dear Chantelle,
 
We are deeply sorry to hear about the distressing situation with your father-in-law. Please accept our sincere apologies for the experience you have described, as it does not reflect the standard of care and service that we aim to provide our members. 

To allow us to urgently investigate this matter and ensure that your father-in-law’s care is prioritised appropriately, we kindly request that you send us an email with the relevant membership details to ***. Once received, our team will escalate this immediately and work with our hospital benefit management team to address your concerns as a matter of urgency. 

We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this matter promptly.
 
Kind regards,
Bestmed 
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chantelle.penny chantelle.penny's update09 Jan 2026, 17:31
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Please send me the email address ASAP as I cannot see it here on hello peter. It only shows *********
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chantelle.penny chantelle.penny's update14 Jan 2026, 10:21
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URGENT PLEASE - This is now the 14th of January 2026 - almost a week later and I still have not received a reply from you regarding my message sent on 09 January 2026. Please send me the email address requested asap. Not helping us if you reply that once received, your team will escalate this immediately and work with your hospital benefit management team to address my concerns as a matter of urgency if I can't send you the details??