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Jackie O

1 reviews | Active since Jan 2019

14 Apr 2026, 08:00

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I am not suprised that Bonitas has such a low rating. My son needed to go for a knee operation and we did all the neccessary formalities to get the procedure codes and Bonitas provided me with a authorisation number. And I thought having the auth number is my protection that the operation will be paid. After the procedure I was advised that 30% of my bill is not going to be paid because apparently moving my sons own ligament from his leg to his knee falls under prostetics. I am not covered for prostetics and therefore the paying short. How is this classified as prostetics in the first place. And why was this not told to me when phoning for the auth code. Please can some attorney help me? Or If I can get in contact with the Ombudsman? I am a single mother of Three and cant afford this This is absolute nonsence.

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Bonitas Medical Fund
Bonitas Medical Fund's reply14 Apr 2026, 08:42
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Hello Jackie O

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you reaching out.
 
To assist you further, kindly provide your membership number or the ID number of the principal member privately. This will help us investigate your enquiry while ensuring your personal information remains protected and is not visible on this public forum.
 
Kind regards,
 
Bonitas Team 
Bonitas Medical Fund
Bonitas Medical Fund's reply14 Apr 2026, 09:11
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Hello Jackie O
 
Thank you for submitting the details to us through Hello Peter.
  
We will investigate this matter.

We appreciate your patience while we are resolving this query for you.
 
Kind Regards
 
 Bonitas Team