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Gillian W

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2019

03 Dec 2019, 15:02

Extended benefit ? What benefit?

I had a very severe horse riding accident in April this year . I was in ICU for 6 days with multiple spinal fractures. I started physio 5 weeks later and have continued twice a week since then . I reached my self payment gap , of R7000 ( approx) which I paid most of towards more physio . 4 weeks ago Discovery said i was reaching my limit for physio for the year , but that i could apply for extended treatment benefit if required . I submitted the required forms many times , with motivation from my physio and explaing that due to another condition that i have , of which Discovery are aware, it is not adviseable to take excessive pain ****ers and anti inflammatories . I therefore need this treatment both for rehab and pain relief. After eventually satisfying Discovery with the correct forms etc and being told i would have an answer within a week of my submission , i have heard nothing . I have had to stop physio now and have not had physio for over a month and am now struggling to move around comfortably. I wonder if they are hoping to delay till year end when i get a new allocation . Not ok Discovery Health !!

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Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply04 Dec 2019, 11:27
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Dear Gillian Whitebread

Your concerns are important to us. We will contact you soon to answer your comments.

Kind regards
Discovery Health Servicing Team 
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply05 Dec 2019, 13:13
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Dear Gillian Whitebread  Please check your emails for final feedback from us.  Regards
Discovery Health Servicing Team