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Willem B

1 reviews | Active since Oct 2012

01 Apr 2026, 15:26

Personal health path is a hoax

I am not surprised to see the bad rating regarding Discovery health. The service is the worst I have ever encountered. I have the personal health path app where you have to achieve certain goals in order to get certain benefits such as extra funds that is used for normal day to day claims, etc. The app is not even working properly and the service regarding issues with the health path is non-existent. I started the 10-week active challenge which will provide me with a R1500 towards my day-to-day claims. If you achieve at least 8 weeks of the 10 you will receive funds in your personal health fund. I completed the task with 9 weeks achieved on the 21st of March. How ever a week before the completion of the challenged the data on the personal health app showed that I missed 3 weekly goals and the status is incomplete! Here the fun starts. On the 17th of March I managed to get hold of an agent (Avela) who said she can assist provided me with a reference nr INC*** and told me the problem will be resolved within 2 to 3 working days! On the 20th of March I contacted Discovery health again agent (Baryl) and I was told the query is still under investigation I have to give it another 2 to 3 working days! On the 27th of March I contacted Discovery health again spoke to an agent (Megan) another reference ***. I was promised that she will handle this and get back to me as soon as it is resolved I must give it 2 working days! Well, I am still waiting!!! I even did the work for them, providing proof of my achieved goals compared to the personal health app showing I did not achieve it. This was so easy to do because all the info is on the vitality tab on all of the other discovery apps. I would recommend people to not make use of the personal health app as you will struggle with a halfhearted written program and no service delivery. I personally think there is a shortage of skills and urgencies. Clients get told what they think they want to hear so they can get you of their back. Being the most expensive medical insurance company not worth the money

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Replies (8)
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply02 Apr 2026, 07:02
Official
Dear Willem 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
WB
Willem B's update02 Apr 2026, 11:50
Reviewer Update
Short and sweet reply to get me off your backs. I guess I have to wait another 2-3 working days? Let's test my theory. I will update Hello Peter on this matter.
WB
Willem B's update07 Apr 2026, 12:18
Reviewer Update
An update as promised. Zero feedback from Discovery health on this matter! I sincerely hope people do read this and take it seriously that Discovery health with personal health path is a ****. DO NOT fall for the trap to utilize the app. They will NOT assist you even if you supply them with the proof. I have escalated this; I had my broker try to resolve this; I sent a complaint. Discovery health just does not provide assistance. More feedback to come
WB
Willem B's update07 Apr 2026, 13:12
Reviewer Update
So, I now tried to take one of the last routes according to the process of escalating issues at Discovery health and that is to send a complaint to ***
The reply I got back
Delivery has failed to these recipients or groups:
***The recipient's mailbox is full and can't accept messages now. Please try resending your message later, or contact the recipient directly.
WB
Willem B's update07 Apr 2026, 13:14
Reviewer Update
The email that is being cut out on my comments are to the principal of Discovery health
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply09 Apr 2026, 16:42
Official
Dear Willem B

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

Regards
 Discovery Health Servicing Team

WB
Willem B's update20 May 2026, 13:02
Reviewer Update
Just an update on this matter. The feedback I received is the exact similar reply from them as the one left on this forum. We are now in late May and still no communication or feedback since 2 April 2026. Discovery health... you are a disgrace to your industry. The number of complaints against you is astonishing and yet you ignore 90% of these complaints. People place reviews here because your service to assist is nonexistent. It speaks volumes of commitment towards a medical aid that is so expensive, but the service is atrocious. I am still waiting on feedback or a fix to my problem. It is impossible to contact you as you get shifted from one agent to another and no one knows how to assist!
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply29 May 2026, 10:20
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Dear Willem B 

We are busy investigating your query and will contact you soon.

Regards Discovery Health Servicing Team