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natasha.robertson natasha.robertson

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2016

12 May 2021, 10:11

Refund still not processed for terminally ill patient (Stage 4 cancer)

My Dad's medical aid (Anglo American), is underwritten by Discovery Health. My dad is an advanced stage 4 cancer patient. We have had endless issues with his billings, resulting in him settling a number of bills out of his own pocket. My dad cannot talk as he has head and oral cancer. Furthermore, my dad is a pensioner and his only source of income is the state grant. As a cancer patient, undergoing treatment, he needs weekly bloodworks. He had to fork out R3.7K for shortfalls, which should have been allocated to his Oncology cover. We have received no relief from the medical aid and the lack of response regarding this refund is appalling. Please arrange for a refund as this treatment towards my dad (considering his very frail state) is *********. No terminally ill patient should be treated in this manner.

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Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply12 May 2021, 11:20
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Dear Natasha R
 
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 reply14 May 2021, 15:56
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Dear Natasha R

We have contacted you regarding your query.
 
Regards 
Discovery Health Servicing Team
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natasha.robertson natasha.robertson's update07 Jun 2021, 17:14
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Good Day,
This matter has still not been resolved. It is utterly disgusting that almost one month later, we are still going back and forth, when there is a pre auto letter for 24 units of Ensure and all other requirements are fulfilled.