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JP B

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2009

26 May 2022, 14:56

Bonitas member's not priority but their premiums are.

As a member of Bonitas with quite an expensive option, I notice that we qualify for cancer assistance as per the description. I called Bonitas and enquired about this benefit. It was explained to me that we could register in the oncology program and that someone would call me with the details. I explained that we need at least counselling as my wife was diagnosed with colon cancer and that she is quite anxious about it. I was requested to get a letter from the doctor describing the prognosis which must be sent to an email address given. I did this immediately and mentioned the urgency as the surgery was scheduled in a weeks time. A few days later, I received no response and received no call as promised. I sent an email and reminders over a few day following asking for a response. My wife's surgery was postponed due to Covid and again I requested at least an acknowledgement on my emails. Still absolutely no response. I then posted a message on their Facebook page requesting access to their CEO, office of Lee Callakopen, as I am totally ignored as a member. My details was requested and promised that someone would call me. There was no response further from Facebook. After almost three weeks, I receive an email stated that I am now registered with the oncology benefit with a bit of explanation of what is available and that cancer counselling is not included, but no call from anyone as promised. I regard Bonitas as one of the best medical aids as claims were always sorted professionally but whenever trying to deal with a person, who are hidden by their call centre numbers, they are never to be found. I had the same problem with the diabetic program which took months before I received any sort of response. I cannot reach any of their management who are shielded by their systems who are not aware of the problems of their members which I find a real shame. I sincerely hope that there would be a serious response from this message, hopefully from management and not a consultant, which might be impossible

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Bonitas Medical Fund
Bonitas Medical Fund's reply26 May 2022, 15:19
Official
Hello Jp B

Thank you for notifying us of your complaint. We are so sorry to hear about this, we are glad that you brought this to our attention to resolve.
 
We will investigate this matter.
  
We appreciate your patience while we are resolving this query for you.
 
 Kind Regards

Bonitas Team
Bonitas Medical Fund
Bonitas Medical Fund's reply31 May 2022, 15:08
Official
Hello Jp B
 
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 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.

Kind Regards

Bonitas Team