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Elske W

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2017

26 Dec 2024, 13:36

Do not cover in accordance with what they state

Please make sure which plan you have and exactly what they cover as we needed to use our medical aid recently and nothing was covered we had to pay entirely out of pocket for all the procedures at the hospital as well as the doctor visit afterwards when we entered the agreement with them they stipulated they would assist with emergency hospital visits at the least unfortunately it was not covered at all. I have tried to contact Discovery via email multiple times asking if they can phone which they have not done nor have they emailed me back when you call you are left on hold, they do however inform you when there are more bills they do not cover that was sent to them via the app my emergency hospital visit cost me the same as my medical aid monthly maybe I should have stayed at Medihelp at least they kept their word with what was covered

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Replies (6)
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply27 Dec 2024, 07:04
Official
Dear Elske W

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 reply27 Dec 2024, 17:50
Official
Dear Elske W

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

Regards 
Discovery Health Servicing Team
EW
Elske W's update28 Dec 2024, 07:45
Reviewer Update
Discovery has contacted me to discuss I have been advised to move to another plan, to anyone wishing to use any smart plan, please be very careful almost nothing is covered they covered one item on the enterity of my claim as they stated I had to visit to ER but was not admitted into hospital thus the visit is for my cost as well as all medicines and doctor visits, please make sure you are aware there of when agreement with them as I was not, they only cover if get admitted into hospital otherwise everything is for your own cost now we have to move to a more expensive plan even though we do not have the budget for it I hope my review help other clients avoid a similar experience
EW
Elske W's update28 Dec 2024, 08:01
Reviewer Update
Also to note If you don't have a lot of money please note the plans which do cover are 2000 to 3000 rand more expensive I would advise seeking a more affordable medical aid who actually care for their clients I am so disappointed by their services and by their prices, I don't even think they care if they lose clients they want to make as much out of people for minimum cover provided sadly
EW
Elske W's update28 Dec 2024, 12:49
Reviewer Update
To any one curious about if it is worth it to use discovery there are groups on Facebook who discuss their experiences and will help you make an informed decision the medical aid will not share this info with you when you enter an agreement with them but it can help you not make the mistake of going through discovery and only when an incidents happens discover the truth
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply30 Dec 2024, 13:09
Official
Dear Elske W

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

Regards 
Discovery Health Servicing Team