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Shanice F

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2015

18 Apr 2015, 19:00

Bad customer service

I am completely dissapointed with the recent service from Discovery health. As a first time customer, my first encounter with Discovery has possibly been the worst customer service that I have received from a company. <br> I recently joined this medical scheme believing that it was the best choice for me, since they are a very popular medical aid in SA. When the time came to debit my account for the first time, a double payment was deducted from my account without my authorisation. This was never stipulated to me when I app****. Upset, since I didnt make provision for this double payment, I phoned them on a Saturday to ensure they make the refund to my account urgently. On the Monday I sent the paperwork as requested, and I was promised to have my money back by Tuesday and I am still waiting for my money. Since Monday I have phoned them 6 times. On Friday I asked them again when I will receive my money and they promised on Saturday. They keep delaying my payment, after I told them many times how urgent this refund was. Customer service is really bad.<br> <br> Completely dissapointed first time customer!!!

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Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply21 Apr 2015, 16:27
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Hello Sakuru,

Thank you for your comment.

As discussed we confirmed that the refund was successfully made to you. I confirmed that when a member chooses a variable debit order date other than the 1st a double debit will be taken in the first month. This is to ensure that we receive premiums for the cover provided throughout the month. Please accept my sincerest apologies for the manner in which your query has been addressed. I am addressing this internally to ensure this does occur again.

Thank you for allowing me to assist with your query.

Kind regards
Jashvir