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Ellen S

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2018

18 Jan 2018, 22:17

Bad service from Bonitas

My 2 children were hospitalised in September 2017. They came in one after the other. Their pediatrician requested certain tests from Lancet lab to be done on them whilst in hospital. Those claims were not paid until I followed up with Bonitas to find out what was the problem. They then told me I need to get the pathology request notes from Lancet which I did and sent to the pathology department on the 22nd of November. They only paid an amount of R1746.70 for one child but did not pay for the other without any explanation to me. I followed up on Facebook via their page and I got no response in this regard. I have written a number of emails and I get no response whatsoever. I phone and I get told they will investigate. My last phone call with them they indicate they received both pathology notes and do not understand why only 1 claim was paid and the other was not when both claims were the exact code. Lancet has now handed over my account to their collection agency to recover from me. I do not have the funds for this and I do not believe that I should pay due to the incompetence of Bonitas staff. I am going to approach the medical council for them to resolve because Bonitas does not see the need to assist or contact me or inform me why they have not paid the outstanding claim.

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Bonitas Medical Fund
Bonitas Medical Fund's reply19 Jan 2018, 08:38
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Dear ellen-mabanda-shezi,

Thank you for submitting a comment to us through Hello Peter.

Kindly reply privately with your membership number and contact details in order for us to assist with your query.

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Kind regards,

Bonitas Team

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Ellen S's update30 Jan 2018, 17:51
Reviewer Update
I have still not been assisted. They sent an email on the day of this review indicating that they will process the claim. Generally it takes 3 to 5 days to process and to date this has not been paid to Lancet. Their recovery agent has been calling me asking for money which I refuse to pay because of incompetence of Bonitas staff. It is absolutely shocking how pathetic the service is from Bonitas. There are no follow ups after making queries. I have inboxes numerous times of Facebook messenger and no response until I posted on their Facebook page. Still that does not make any difference. It is absolutely shocking.
Bonitas Medical Fund
Bonitas Medical Fund's reply31 Jan 2018, 16:16
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Hello ellen-mabanda-shezi,

Thank you for submitting a comment to us through Hellopeter.

According to the telephonic conversation with our representative, we hereby confirm that your concern has been addressed and this matter has now been resolved.

As Bonitas we strive to give the best customer service to our clients and appreciate it when you bring your concerns to our attention when we have failed to deliver this service.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused to you.

Thanks and regards,

Bonitas Team