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Khanyi M

1 reviews | Active since May 2018

19 Mar 2024, 11:32

I regret joining Bonitas

I recently joined Bonitas and the overall experience has been utterly horrible. 1. The advisor from hippo told me to nominate a GP, she checked for me and confirmed that the GP (***) I had nominated is on the Bonitas network list. 2. On the product spec, it states that a co-payment of R65 is payable for GP consultations. I consulted at that GP and I was made to pay about R100. I queried this with Bonitas, I was told that the GP is listed on the Bonitas network list however not listed under the plan I selected. 3. Yesterday, I called wanting assistance with a GP that is on my network list because I’m only willing to pay R65 co-payment for GP consultations. The consultant checked for me and confirmed that the GP I used previously is on the network. This is something completely different from what I was previously told. 4. Furthermore, this plan does not seem to pay for any medicine. For the OTC medicines, something as simple as a sore throat is not covered for. As a result I have opted to take my kids to the government clinic whenever they are sick. 5. I got a GP referral to get a mammogram. They refused because I am under 40y and I also cannot go for an ultrasound because it is “not listed” on their radiology formulary list. So I must walk around not knowing the status of my health because Bonitas does not care about its customers or pay from my own pocket while I actually have medical aid. In terms of TCF, there is no clear information being given by their consultants, including the ones I dealt with on WhatsApp who displayed the most nonchalant attitude ever. The product has not performed as promised on the product spec and I have certainly experienced post-sale barriers because as it stands I do not know which GP to consult with. Tomorrow I am going to the Doctor and can someone tell me which doctor to go to in my area, where I will only pay R65 co-payment as stated in your product spec?

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Bonitas Medical Fund
Bonitas Medical Fund's reply19 Mar 2024, 12:52
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 Hello  Khanyi 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. 
 
We will investigate this matter. 
 
We appreciate your patience while we are resolving this query for you. 
 
Kind Regards 
 
Bonitas Team