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Lebogang S

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2012

22 Jul 2024, 13:52

Consent not given for Vitality to be added

Last year I got a call from one their representatives offering the Vitality product. I refused to add it to my medical aid, and she kept on pushing. She suggested that I take a 3-month trial just to see how it works and to also see if I'd like those benefits. I agreed to the trial but not for Vitality to be added to my medical. She made it sound like we'd have a conversation again after the 3 months free trial. Next thing I know Vitality is added to my medical aid and the premiums are being debited. I called in early this year Feb/March and spoke to guy called Lifa Grootboom who referred me to Remona. Remona promised to listen to my call and send it to me. It's been almost 5 months of me following up with her. The one time I was told by another manager named Bianca, that Remona had emailed the recorded call to me. I told her its not in my inbox and that I want my refund. She said she'd ask Remona to give me a call the following and to date i haven't received anything. Not the callback, not the recorded call and certainly not my refund. The call with Bianca was a month ago. I want Discovery to refund my money because i didn't give consent for Vitality to be added.

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Replies (8)
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply23 Jul 2024, 06:27
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Dear Lebogang S

We’ve noted your concerns and we’re investigating the matter. We’ll contact you with feedback as soon as possible. 

Regards 
Discovery Health Servicing Team
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply23 Jul 2024, 12:23
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Dear Lebogang S

We contacted you regarding your complaint. 

Regards 
Discovery Health Servicing Team
LS
Lebogang S's update24 Jul 2024, 12:47
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Good day Discovery,

The response is actually an insult. Ramona is adamant that she tried to make contact with me via email and phone call. Can I please request proof of this? She didn't apologise' for the non-communication instead she is giving me steps on how to request a call retrieve on your website which could potentially take another 2 weeks!!! As part of management, she promised me that she would retrieve the call, listen to it and send me a copy. Does this suggest that even that was not done because i don't see why I'd have to request a call that she has supposedly listened to. Can this matter be treated with the utmost respect and urgency. If not, I'll be forced to escalate it to the Ombudsman.
LS
Lebogang S's update29 Aug 2024, 06:02
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Can someone at Discovery please attend to my complaint!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT MY REFUND.
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply23 Oct 2024, 11:13
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Dear Lebogang S

We have been in contact with you.

Regards 
Discovery Health Servicing Team
LS
Lebogang S's update11 Feb 2025, 19:03
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Good day Discovery,

Please confirm what was discussed in the call you supposedly had with me? Was my issue resolved? Have you listened to my call? Have I listened to that call? Has my money been refunded to me?

You are well established financial institution which is governed by South African laws. If this matter is not attended to in the next 72 hours, I am escalating this to the Ombudsman. I've given you enough time.

Please resolve ASAP and stop telling me that I was contacted when I know for a fact the matter has NOT been resolved and I don't have missed calls from you.
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply14 Feb 2025, 10:06
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Dear Lebogang S

We are busy investigating your query and will contact you soon.

Regards 
Discovery Health Servicing Team
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply18 Feb 2025, 17:00
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Dear Lebogang S

Please check your emails for final feedback from us. 

Regards 
Discovery Health Servicing Team