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janice V

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2017

06 Mar 2018, 14:16

Discovery - what a rip-off

I called Discovery today to get a pre-authorization for a hysterectomy i need to have next week. I was informed there would be a R7000 payment i would need to make. I was then put through to a manager who patronized me by saying i was just upset due to shock of having to have the surgery, the chee****! I pay almost R5000 a month for a medical aid which equates to almost R60k a year and when i need surgery i get told to pay R7000. This is completely unacceptable and i need this reviewed. i checked my e-mails and did not receive any e-mails from Discovery advising of my plan for 2018 and i most certainly did not expect to need a hysterectomy at my age. I am requesting to have this reviewed as i believe R7000 is exorbitant and quite frankly ripping me off. I have tried lodging a complaint on the website but surprise surprise the link wont work to submit the complaint. I have lost all faith in discovery and cant wait to change medical aids, i only wish i knew this would happen and could have changed my plan sooner. I will be sure to let everyone i know what a rip-off Discovery medical aid is.

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Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply06 Mar 2018, 14:40
Official

Dear janicev

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 Mar 2018, 11:10
Official

Dear janicev

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

Regards
Discovery Health Servicing Team