JM
John M

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2024

05 Feb 2026, 17:39

Discovery charges co-payments and bills PMB emergency events to MSA account *******ly.

My elderly mother, Mrs M, 91 years old has been subjected to three separate emergency incidents approximately a year apart .—two hip fractures and a stitched head wound—all of which fall squarely under the Prescribed Minimum Benefits Act. You know that. You also know the law demands full cover. Yet, every single time, you’ve slapped a co-payment on it, and waited for me to defend her. After weeks of back-and-forth, you cave. Why do you prey on the elderly in this way , assuming they have no resources to defend themselves from your ******* practices ?

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JM
John M's update05 Feb 2026, 17:43
Reviewer Update
Prescribed minimum benefits act , section 52 of 2003
  • Legal Obligation: All medical schemes must pay in full, without using a member’s medical savings account, for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of PMB conditions.
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply06 Feb 2026, 06:48
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Dear John M
 
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 reply09 Feb 2026, 13:00
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Dear John M
 
We’ve contacted and you to address your concern. 
 
Regards 
Discovery Health Servicing Team