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Amanda Van Den Berg

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2009

14 May 2018, 11:57

Why should I trust them with our well-being if they don't do their jobs?

I have had the worst service from Discovery Health possible. I requested that details be changed on my portfolio when I initially app**** with them as they could not read off an application form and look at an ID photo of my husband's ID copy to see that what they are capturing is incorrect. Details later changed and they had to make a small change on personal details for my daughter. If the change is not done she would not be valid under the med aid! I brought it under their attention various times via email which was ignored. I finally received an email where they declined the changed and they requested documents which was already in their possession. I received a call saying that my daughter, AGE 6, was applying for med aid! I decided to sort everything out via tel that afternoon. The consultant said that if I sent one document all will be sorted out withing 3 days. I sent it and I received confirmation via email and telephonicaly twice afterwards that the matter was sorted out and the details have been changed. The even called me to confirm the correct details before sending out the new cards. The consultant asked whether she should send me the new updated certificate which I said I would appreciate and then I saw all the details were still old. I even went onto the website and saw that everything was still unchanged. Various confirmations from various people in writing and verbal and still after weeks they cannot change a single detail on my portfolio. It is unbelievable that a company function and let things happen like this. What is next? What happens when my daughter gets into an accident and needs surgery? She has no med aid as they cannot even change a single thing like change a single detail. Why should I trust them with our well-being?

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Amanda Van Den Berg's update14 May 2018, 14:12
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It seems that my email to them at 23:52 on 11/05 saying that I will cancel my Med aid with them and my insurance with them if they did not resolve it ASAP worked. I received an email from my broker this morning confirming that it has been updated. I checked on the web and it was indeed done. Why did it have to go that far?
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Discovery Health's reply14 May 2018, 15:39
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Dear zeroacid

We received your message and we’re looking into the matter.

Regards
Discovery Health Servicing Team

Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply16 May 2018, 13:01
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Dear zeroacid

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

Regards
Discovery Health Servicing Team

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Amanda Van Den Berg's update22 May 2018, 11:26
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I was contacted by Discovery and it was confirmed that they sorted out my problem. When I asked whether they are going to order me new cards I was told it was done automatically but previously I was called to confirm my details and I received an email as soon as the order came through the previous time. I received an email only 10 minutes after the telephone call this time, logic only tells me that the order was placed after the call. I received a call asking whether I would prefer to have it sent via courier ( I'm sure it was because I made such a fuss about all the other problems I had) I received my cards today just to discover that they did not send the correct number of cards, one short. They did not contact me before delivery as requested, they just left it at reception where anyone could have taken it or it could have gotten lost, I specifically requested that I be called to receive it personally. How much is one to endure before enough is enough? I requested so nicely that I wanted it this way and the only time they react is when they get publicly shamed. How does a company give such bad service and still survive? I AM SURFING THE NET NOW FOR QUOTES. I am tired of fighting just for decent service.
Discovery Health
Discovery Health's reply22 May 2018, 12:59
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Dear zeroacid

We received your message and we’re looking into the matter.

Regards
Discovery Health Servicing Team

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Amanda Van Den Berg's update24 May 2018, 12:08
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Do not even bother, I have not been contacted via email or telephone, my email does not even deliver and get the automated reply back thus it seems I have been blocked. Hello Peter, Create a zero star please. I give up. I am not interested in pursuing this any further, it is a waste of my time.
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Amanda Van Den Berg's update24 May 2018, 14:41
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I have been helped by a very friendly Nosi Dyosi and she ordered another card to be couriered to me. for such a great help and wonderful attitude I will change their rating from 1 to 5. She said if I have any problems further that she will escalate it and make sure things get done. I am very impressed! Thank you Nosi, THAT IS WHAT THE FACE OF A COMPANY SHOULD BE!