1 reviews | Active since Feb 2015
Not taking responsibility
i called the call centre to check on co payments for a lapascope on 20.2.2015, consultant Debbie said no co payment was applicable for scope to remove endometriosis. This morning when I called to get authorisation for the procedure I was hit with a R 5600 co -payment !!! Spoke to Makadi ( manager) who said sorry there is a co payment. if I had known there was a co payment I would have gone to the doctor to book the procedure. If Debbie wasnt sure then she shouldve just said : get me the codes then I can double check instead of CONFIRMING NO CO PAYMENT!! I refuse to accept to have to pay this co payment as I acted on what I was told by a Discovery Health Employee, If they listen to the calls they will clearly note that their staff are giving incorrect information. I was thinking of adding my partner onto DISCOVERY but frankly I have lost all faith in this institution , they are quick to increase rates but the more it increases the less you are covered for!!!! <br> I look forward to a positive solution to this matter as I cannot afford to pay R 5600 out the blue - I specifically upgraded my plan to be covered for more but that clearly isn't the case with DISCOVERY !!!!
Thank you for your comment.
I would like to sincerely apologise for the inaccurate information provided to you. We have addressed this with management and the relevant person to ensure that this does not occur in future. As discussed, some procedures on your chosen plan type attract a deductible (upfront amount) that you need to pay prior to the procedure. I am sorry that I could not offer you a different outcome to you query.
You are welcome to contact us should you require any further assistance.
Kind regards
Rishana
Thank you for your comment.
I would like to sincerely apologise for the inaccurate information provided to you. We have addressed this with management and the relevant person to ensure that this does not occur in future. As discussed, some procedures on your chosen plan type attract a deductible (upfront amount) that you need to pay prior to the procedure. I am sorry that I could not offer you a different outcome to you query.
You are welcome to contact us should you require any further assistance.
Kind regards
Rishana
