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Ian B

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2011

23 Feb 2016, 13:11

Why is everything a fight?

Once again Discovery Health has managed to find an excuse to not pay. <br> <br> I am on a medication where I was taking 2 tablets per day ( 150mg & 75 mg). The chronic department paid for both of these tablets. The doctor upped the dosage ( 2 tablets of 150 mg per day) <br> <br> Discovery will only pay for half of the medication. When I called the call centre I was told to appeal the decision or the doctor must put on to a medication that is on the formulary. All I got was a scripted answer. I lost my cool and eventually put the phone down.<br> <br> (Don't know what happened but the agent called back to apologise. Also scripted)<br> <br> I have emailed Adrian Gore's office and received an auto response that Yashin Lallchander is not available until the end of Feb. I tried to call only to be told that he/she is in a meeting and will call me later. Which is it?<br> <br> Where does leave me? Having to fork out more money to pay for medication that should be covered.<br> <br> I don't have any more fight in me, Discovery you win. Perhaps it is niave of me to think that if I pay a company for goods or services, they will provide good/service.

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Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply24 Feb 2016, 09:28
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Hello azalea,

Thank you for your comment.

We confirmed the Clinical Team has been in contact to assist you. They are currently awaiting information to review the funding decision. They will be in touch with feedback once a decision is made.

Regards
Discovery Health Servicing