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sherise D

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2014

01 Feb 2021, 15:35

DISABLED PERSON NOT ASSISTED

What's the point of paying expensive medical aid (Essential Plan) every month when they won't process a claim for wheelchair parts I can't get anywhere in SA since the beginning of 2020. No wheelchair place or bicycle shop has the parts I need. I had no choice but to order over seas and pay expensive shipping cost and exchange rates. How am I supposed to get around without my chair when I live alone. This is a need that affects my life that I can not live without. The agent tells me she can't process because it was not bought in SA. surely there should circumstantial assistance for cases like mine. the agent had no compassion. now I am paying a huge medical bill and still covering the costs myself. Then I can just as well change to a different medical aid that will assist that will be much cheaper anyway.

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Replies (3)
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply01 Feb 2021, 16:47
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Dear sherise 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 reply02 Feb 2021, 13:12
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Dear sherise We’ve contacted you to discuss your query.  Regards Discovery Health Servicing Team
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sherise D's update02 Feb 2021, 13:21
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This is a joke and a complete ripoff.

You called but basically, with the same response you had before and my problem was not resolved.

That you can't process based on your system requirement regardless of the circumstantial needs.

Basically, it's not your problem that I am stranded and can't use my wheelchair. Even if it is an assistive device. That no one else could provide me with parts.

You don't that I had to take money from my daily living expenses and pay a huge medical monthly payment.

No customer empathy or level of understanding!

COMPLETELY DISGUSTED AND I WILL ADVISE OTHER DISABLED PEOPLE NOT TO USE YOU AS IT WILL AFFECT THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Wouldn't wish this struggle on anyone else.