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Simone P

1 reviews | Active since May 2013

19 Feb 2020, 09:53

WORSE MEDICAL AID!!!!

The WORSE medical aid around. End of 2018, We asked if we could upgrade our plan so our son could get braces, we were told yes, we paid increased premiums but time to authorize the quote, suddenly our plan doesn't cover braces. We lodged a complaint November 2019 to date, no feedback.

Asked again for a plan to cover our sons braces for 2020, we were told again, telephonically to increase our plan, what a joke!!. Our son has an appointment with an orthodontist on the 25th Feb at 2, his braces had better be approved or else this time I will bypass Fedhealth and lodge a formal complaint at the Minister of health office. And, I will make mention that companies should not force their employees to take 1 medical aid, employees should have a variety to choose from. We would DEFINITELY not choose fedhealth.

I have service providers, medical practitioners complaining about fedhealth saying they take up to 2 weeks to authorize members procedures. That is BAD.

I went to see a dentist last week, I have emailed 4 different email address last Friday to date, NO RESPONSE. NOTHING.

I need to see a specialist on the 2nd March for only a consultation but I will need 3 wisdoms extracted and root canal treatment on one at a later date but even the receptionist said I might have to pay a co payment for admission and Fedhealth is really bad at paying for all the codes and procedures.

What the heck are we paying almost R9000 for? This is ridiculous. That is absolutely bad service and a horrible reputation.

WORSE MEDICAL AID.

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Replies (4)
Fedhealth Medical Scheme
Fedhealth Medical Scheme's reply19 Feb 2020, 12:28
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Thank you so much for your review we will be in touch shortly.

Kind Regards
The Fedhealth Online Team

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Simone P's update19 Feb 2020, 12:30
Reviewer Update
I won't hold my breath.
Fedhealth Medical Scheme
Fedhealth Medical Scheme's reply19 Feb 2020, 13:40
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A consultant has been in contact with you and detailed feedback has been provided. 

Kind Regards 
The Fedhealth Family

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Simone P's update19 Feb 2020, 13:49
Reviewer Update
YOUR COMPANY AND ITS POLICY WORDING IS THE PITS.
HOW. EXPLAIN HOW???

How does fedhealth expect members to pay for Dentistry (braces) with savings??? THE SAVINGS IS NOT EVEN ENOUGH FOR BRACES. SO EXPLAIN. WHAT SAVINGS??

HOW DOES OUR FAMILY OF 6 GET COVERED THE SAME AS A FAMILY OF 4? OR 3?

FEDHEALTH DOES NOT ACCOMMODATE FOR BIG FAMILIES DEFINITELY NOT TREATING THE CUSTOMER FAIRLY. BIG FAMILIES ARE SIMPLY DISREGARDED.

AND YOU DONT COVER BRACES AND MEMBERS MUST FORK OUT R4400 AS CO PAYMENT FOR WISDOMS TO BE EXTRACTED.

ITS A JOKE.
I WILL ADDRESS THIS WITH THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT AND THE MINISTER OF HEALTH'S OFFICE