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Danny R

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2020

27 Jan 2023, 19:08

Discovery Health overcharging and slow to rectify

On 03 January, Discovery Health deducted R2801 from my bank account instead of R1380 for my daughter's medical aid. My daughter, (membership number 734 714 760) is earning less than R8950. When this was queried, Discovery Health said that through an analysis they confirmed that her income is higher than R14400. Discovery Health did not provide any detail on how they conducted their analysis to confirm my daughter's income to be higher than R14400. When this was queried, Discovery Health said that If the required documents are not received timeously, the premium is defaulted to the highest income band.

In order to place the member on the correct income band, they require a commissioned letter or an affidavit detailing her monthly income and then Discovery Health will provide feedback in 2 to 3 business days.

We submitted the commissioned letter over three days ago. together with the last 12 months bank statements to show earnings. No response has been received from Discovery Health as yet.

I am a pensioner and request Discovery Health to please refund the over-deduction of 03 January and rectify the correct deduction before February premium is deducted.

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Replies (4)
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply30 Jan 2023, 07:04
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Dear Danny R

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 reply31 Jan 2023, 12:00
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Dear Danny R

Please check your emails for final feedback from us.

Regards
Discovery Health Servicing Team
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Danny R's update05 Feb 2023, 09:18
Reviewer Update
Dear Discvery Health, thank you for your response. I did send reply email enquiring on the process to request a premium refund for the overpaid amount for January and February. However, I have not heard back. The overpaid amount is creating financial difficulty for us and your prompt response will be most appreciated.
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply10 Feb 2023, 10:38
Official
Dear Danny R

We have been in touch with you to answer your comments.

Regards
Discovery Health Servicing Team