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Gille F

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2011

11 May 2020, 22:58

Discovery has lost its way

I went to hospital and was put into a emergency PMB situation. I was sedated and treated then had to be kept overnight in hospital.

Discovery didn't cover all my expenses even though they must when its an emergency regardless of the % cover.

I then receive an email from Discovery to say the Hospital bill was paid in full only to receive and email from the hospital to say that Discovery has reversed 50% of the payment and now its due for my account.

I pay R5k a month to be with Discovery but am now in for R12k in invoices which should be covered.

I have this happen before when my wife was in hospital. I then had to fight and was eventually paid via PMB.

Why is it up to the client to have to fight for medical cover when we pay every month for that right.

The ethics at Discovery have dropped over the years.

Strop trying to be a bank and focus on what you started out doing in the first place.

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Replies (4)
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply12 May 2020, 07:17
Official
Dear Gille F

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 reply12 May 2020, 10:34
Official
Dear Gille F We have been in touch with you to answer your comments. Regards
Discovery Health Servicing Team
GF
Gille F's update12 May 2020, 22:40
Reviewer Update
My comments haven't been answered yet, they've been heard.

There is an investigation and escalation happening which seems to be the trend with Discovery and me over the years.

Lets wait and see if Discovery does the right thing...
GF
Gille F's update18 May 2020, 15:27
Reviewer Update
Discovery did the right thing in the end but only after I moaned and begged to get what's rightfully due to me.
I'm disappointed that Discovery's systems don't handle this without the client having to get involved and investigate.

Reyana at Discovery has been unbelievable and she deserves a promotion.
Thank you so much Reyana for your great service!
You were friendly caring and outstanding.