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monica B

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2013

07 Oct 2025, 11:02

Refuse to dispense chronic

Bonitas is refusing to pay for my pmb medication I am a known emphysema patient and have the chronic medication approved. The pharmacy told me to submit my script to the medical aid, I have spoken to a person on WhatsApp and called. I’m confused is pmb not medication that I’m going to receive so I can have it even if i cannot afford. In the medical context, particularly in South Africa, PMB most commonly stands for Prescribed Minimum Benefits, which are a set of mandated healthcare benefits that all medical schemes must provide for a defined list of conditions, regardless of a member's chosen plan. Another medical meaning for PMB is postmenopausal bleeding, which refers to ******l bleeding that occurs after menopause and requires medical investigation to rule out serious underlying causes. The staff refuses to let me speak to a manager or team leader. They told me it invalid. So I can rather get sick and exhaust my medical aid

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Replies (3)
Bonitas Medical Fund
Bonitas Medical Fund's reply07 Oct 2025, 11:13
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Hello Monica B

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you reaching out so we can assist. Please note that we will investigate this matter. We appreciate your patience while we work to resolve this issue, and we’ll keep you updated on any progress. Kind regards,
Bonitas Team
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monica B's update07 Oct 2025, 11:40
Reviewer Update
Patience I have emphysema and never heard of paying for pmb. You give no time to provide feedback. Do your staff understand what they speak. I am a nurse & know my conditions, medications & rights.
Bonitas Medical Fund
Bonitas Medical Fund's reply07 Oct 2025, 11:45
Official
Hello Monica B

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. 

We will investigate this matter. We appreciate your patience while we work to resolve this issue, and we’ll keep you updated on any progress. Kind regards,
Bonitas Team