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chrizeldaviljoen C

1 reviews | Active since Dec 2016

03 Apr 2024, 13:26

Discovery & their Poor treatment, but very expensive medical aid

When it comes to payment, Discovery seems be all over the show but when it comes to claims and assistance from a very expensive medical aid they seem to be full of every excuse they can come up with. My Father whom is 75 years old went for his 4th back operation. They fused his spine from S1 up to L5 that is 6 segments that has been fused and this makes is a level three operation. Well that is what we thought, then it came time for my Father to receive rehab as this is whole new life style and there are things that he should not be doing anymore. The declined City Med as they needed more segments to be fused and according to Discovery this operation was only a level two, even with the bone sc**** they did from the hip bone to add to the spine, this still did not convince Discovery that this needed the best after care. I have never been this disappointed, they way Discovery treats their elder is leaving me without words. Do you know what it is like to have the 4th back operation and this one at the age of 75? Dear Discovery, may I never cross paths with you again.

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Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply03 Apr 2024, 14:00
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Dear Chrizelda En Heine Viljoen

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
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chrizeldaviljoen C's update03 Apr 2024, 14:07
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I really meant it when I said I do not want to cross paths with you again, rather send me an email that stats what levels are the back surgeries and how do you manage to know what is the worse since the pain will differ from patient to patient, but that you will probably understand. Since it seems that Discovery itself went through all the types of surgeries and treatments to understand the pain and discomfort one can live with. Communication via email is your strong point or rather only point you don't seem to really explain all the information over the phone nor in an email. Then I don't even want to refer to the R21800.00 co payment we had to pay because of the "medical plan" my Father is on. Really I wish to never deal with Discovery every again.
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply05 Apr 2024, 12:12
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Dear Chrizelda En Heine Viljoen

We’ve contacted you regarding your complaint. 
   
Regards 
Discovery Health Servicing Team