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Francois M

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2014

03 Aug 2020, 09:48

Disgusting ********* treatment _ Discovery Health

I have been a loyal member from 2014, due to the extensive damage of Covid I had to move over from the company scheme to individual capacity as I was retrenched from my place of work. I spoke to Discovery numerous times to start my Private cover from 01/07/2020 and my first payment via debit order will be on 01/08/2020 amounting to R2300. To my shock and horror Discovery took R4450 from my account! Without any notice or any prior communication. IN these tough financial times, this is the most ********* treatment from a medical aid! Disgusting to take money from someone without even an email to say we actually have to take fees for two months...not just one.

After speaking to your consultant, It was blamed on my previous employer for not paying for the month of June, and I was responsible for it. After I have spoken, planned and even got a VALID paper trail that my cover stats on 01/07 and My amount I will pay will be R2300.

I will gladly be looking for another medical aid. One that does not take money without prior confirmation, in my opinion that is *****ing from the poor to line your own pockets!

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Replies (3)
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply05 Aug 2020, 13:58
Official
Dear Francois


 
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 reply06 Aug 2020, 10:35
Official
Dear Francois

We have contacted you and addressed your concern. 
 
Regards 
Discovery Health Servicing Team
FM
Francois M's update07 Aug 2020, 09:14
Reviewer Update
Yes, your team contacted me, however my concern is not addressed, nor is it resolved. Saying sorry is admission of the poor service I received but it does not magically put food on my table, because Discovery did in fact take double the amount. Yes I understand the logistics of the situation, but who is the casualty of this war... me, the client.