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Gavin S

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2010

01 Dec 2020, 12:44

Discovery, where were you when I needed you!!!!!

I recently was admitted to hospital with a blockage in my intestine. This was at the beginning of October. On the Saturday 3rd I went to casualty at the Clinton as I was in extreme pain and delirious. The emergency room gave me an injection and medicine and sent me home. What happened over the next 48 hours I know a little about but was seen by the specialist who admitted me straight into hospital on the Monday morning to have the blockage cleared. I have subsequently been advised by the Clinton clinic that the first time I went to casualty isn't paid by the medical aid and I must pay it. I have complained on numerous occasions and even been in discussion with "Luyanda"from the executive office who initially battled to get hold of me. I have on two occasions asked them to phone me at a certain time to discuss this as they wanted the doctor to motivate as to why they should pay the amount. They haven't called of course and I am being mailed as well as sent messages to pay the amount owing. My issue is that why should I pay if less than two days later I was admitted for the exact same thing the initial doctors never picked up. This could be a long and drawn out mail but hopefully someone from Discovery will now be in touch to sort this out as going via the executive office or their website doesn't help. Scary part is I am on an expensive plan and still get treated like *******. The reference number received is Reference number: *** -WRefNo#***#- -MailRef#***#-

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Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply01 Dec 2020, 13:27
Official
Dear Gavin

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 reply02 Dec 2020, 09:29
Official
Dear Gavin

We’ve contacted you regarding your complaint.

Regards Discovery Health Servicing Team