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Zeta V

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2021

15 Apr 2025, 06:44

Discovery Health – A Deeply Disappointing and Unjust Experience

Discovery Health – A Deeply Disappointing and Unjust Experience I have been a loyal and trusted member of Discovery Health since 2016. Over the years, I believed I was in good hands — until now. One month of financial difficulty led to a temporary payment issue, and instead of any support or understanding, my medical aid was suspended with no cover.

To make matters worse, I was informed the following month I will be double debited — meaning I would have paid for a month in which I received no cover whatsoever. That is unacceptable, essentially I will be paying for a service I was completely denied. This experience has left me feeling ****** and utterly disrespected.This is exactly why I have chosen to cancel my cover with Discovery Health, and my husband has decided to do the same. It’s become clear to us that there is a concerning pattern of behavior that feels more like exploitation than care.

Let me be clear — I will not let this go unchallenged. I will not sit back while money is taken for services that were not rendered. Unless Discovery reaches out and rectifies this situation, I will continue to escalate this matter further.

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Replies (3)
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply15 Apr 2025, 07:10
Official
Dear Zeta V
 
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
ZV
Zeta V's update16 Apr 2025, 10:00
Reviewer Update
Unauthorized Medical Aid Premium Increase and Immediate Cancellation Request
Dear Discovery Health,
I am writing to formally raise a serious concern regarding the recent unauthorized increase in my medical aid premium. I have just discovered that my premium has been increased without any prior notice, without any form of communication, and without any acknowledgment or consent on my part.
It is unacceptable that such a significant change was made without my knowledge or approval. I have been informed that Discovery does not consider it its responsibility to reach out to me for information verification or to arrange any form of engagement before implementing this decision. This lack of transparency and disregard for member involvement is deeply troubling and, in my view, constitutes a *****ulent action.
I will be addressing Discovery's actions.
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply17 Apr 2025, 10:57
Official
Dear Zeta V 

Please check your emails for feedback from us.
 
Regards
Discovery Health Servicing Team