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Grant B

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2021

10 Jun 2022, 09:57

No benefit from Chronic Illness Benefit

This is a never ending battle and once again I am forced to bring my fight for Chronic Illness cover to this platform because dealing directly is fruitless.

Prescribed medication previously approved under the Chronic Illness Benefit is now declined when submitting an updated script (for exactly the same medication just repeated for another six months). Apparently "the criteria" is not met ! This is not some game show being entered to win a prize, this is treatment prescribed by a qualified, specialist physician. Who decides what medicine should or should not be taken - the medical scheme or the doctor ? Or perhaps they deem the condition to have been miraculously cured and treatment is no longer required.

Isn't the whole objective of belonging to a medical scheme to have cover for treatment when ill ?

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Replies (2)
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply10 Jun 2022, 10:38
Official
Dear Grant B
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 reply10 Jun 2022, 14:28
Official
Dear Grant B
We contacted you about your query.

Regards
Discovery Health Servicing Team