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ameliamon A

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2016

05 Jan 2018, 15:17

Suspended benefits with no notice

I have been a member of Discovery since 2011 (that's over 6 years). My medical aid contributions are always paid on time as this is something that you can't skimp on in SA.

I have a 6-year-old daughter and I am currently in my third trimester with our second child. I received an SMS from Discovery that our benefits have been suspended. Our contributions payment was unsuccessful. Instead of a COURTESY call from Discovery, they go and suspend my benefits without even notifying me. Instead, I get some pathetic generic SMS that you have cancelled my benefits, not considering the fact that such a move is high-risk especially since I'm almost in my third trimester and anything could happen.

A simple COURTESY call to a member for the last 6 years would have been HIGHLY appreciated! Just another reason why I am reconsidering my family's membership with you - pathetic.

Every day I get another reason to cancel my membership with you! It is such a pity that I am so far in my pregnancy already otherwise I would have considered another option like Bonitas or Fedhealth.

Pathetic Discovery! You only care about the money and not about your members.

I have paid the medical contributions and I expect you to reinstate my benefits with immediate effect. Just like you cancelled my benefits with immediate effect.

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ameliamon A's update05 Jan 2018, 15:21
Reviewer Update
On that note, when were you planning to communicate the new contributions for 2018? I happened to see that my contributions will be increasing (I knew they would but by how much? when?). Pathetic discovery!!! I'm so over your service delivery
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply05 Jan 2018, 15:37
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Dear amelia-monteiro-fouche

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 reply09 Jan 2018, 11:39
Official

Dear amelia-monteiro-fouche

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

Regards
Discovery Health Servicing Team