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Mbali M

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2022

09 Feb 2024, 17:35

Bonitas- Worst experience EVER!!!!!!!!

First Bonitas gave me a 12 month waiting period even though I moved from another scheme during the window period (December) and had no break in my cover. After fighting this citing that I need my insulin, they covered me immediately but gave me a 3 month general waiting period because I have pre existing conditions. Apparently those are their underwriting rules. If you have chronic…RUN!!!!!

I then decided to terminate my membership as a non starter because I couldn’t accept that. Come January 25th Bonitas debited my account twice.

I’ve been fighting for my refund ever since. From the 26th of January and today it’s the 9th of February. I’ve been given turn around times upon turn around times.

I’m still uncovered because they have R5000+ of my money and I can’t pay for my other scheme. That means I’m still unable to get my insulin 😭😭literally my life is in danger‼️

I’ve never been with this scheme, no services have been rendered to me and yet this has been the worst experience!!! I can’t imagine what it must be like trying to get a claim paid with Bonitas!!!!!!👎👎👎👎

If you value your life…DONT! Definitely DO NOT recommend

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Mbali M's update09 Feb 2024, 18:02
Reviewer Update
I have decided to escalate the matter to CMS (Council for Medical Schemes)

Should you wish to do the same, you can send your escalation to ***.za. Other contact details are available on their website. Just search for CMS
Bonitas Medical Fund
Bonitas Medical Fund's reply09 Feb 2024, 20:36
Official
Hello Mbali M 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. Our Office hours are 08:00 - 16:00 Monday – Friday. Closed on weekends and public holidays.
     Your enquiry will be attended during office hours. Kind Regards
  Bonitas Team