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Nicola Friend-Smith

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2013

06 Jan 2023, 07:32

Shocking Support Oncology Department.

I have been with Discovery Helath for almost 15 years. I have never skipped a payment, through lockdown, through retrenchment, I have maintained my portfolio. In all this time I have had 1 surgery, my co payment being a phenomenal amount. I got diagnosed with SCC skin cancer on the 1st November and was added to the the Oncology benefit 10 days later. I had to get a chemo therapy cream on the 26th November. Discovery did not pay for this, it was not cheap, I had to pay out of pocket. Over the next 2 months, numerous emails and 18 phone calls, jumping through every hoop they made me jump, I still have not received my refund for this cream. Heaven forbid I need surgery... what will that cost me? They won't even pay for cancer cream from an oncology benefit. The lack of support I feel from a company that is not cheap and I have stuck with all these years, is quite honestly terrifying. Find another Medical Aid, and for heavens sake, don't get a chronic illness.

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Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply06 Jan 2023, 10:22
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Dear Nicola F

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
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Nicola Friend-Smith's update06 Jan 2023, 10:32
Reviewer Update
Thank you for your automated, non personal response.
I have been told the same thing via 11 emails and 18 phone calls since the 27th November.
Forgive me in having absolutely no confidence.
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply06 Jan 2023, 16:09
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Dear Nicola F

We have been in touch with you to answer your comments.    
Regards Discovery Health Servicing Team
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Nicola Friend-Smith's update06 Jan 2023, 19:02
Reviewer Update
Thank you, I did receive a call and I really hope that things can change at Discovery, I do have the capabilities to fight like I have been and to make all these phone calls and send all these emails, but as mentioned to the Anika on the phone, what about senior citizens, or people that are too ill? The people that don't have the energy I mustered.... its a pity it took this route to get someone to notice.
I really pray something changes.