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Madeleine M

1 reviews | Active since Nov 2021

06 Jan 2025, 12:22

Thought because they were part of Discovery they would be worth it but what a very expensive lesson.

My husband had a heart attack on Saturday 30 November 2024. I rushed him to the doctor's office. Our doctor was on leave and another doctor helped us. They struggled with him for almost 3 hours, they called the ambulance and took him to the casualty. FlexiCare was called where they told us "Treat it like cash it's not trauma" The hospital stabilized him which took them another 4 hours which cost me a small house's worth of money. The ambulance was called again and he was transferred to the state hospital. Where he lay for a further 4 weeks. His medicine he has to take is not covered by FlexiCare I have to pay it every month. Today, the 6th of January, I get a bill from the Doctor. FlexiCare has not paid her. "We have not paid this claim as the health partner is not part of the network." The doctor standing in for your doctor who is on leave is not paid. Fine print "if your doctor is on leave, please don't get sick" I am completely done with FlexiCare it just doesn't help much to have them. Thought because they were part of Discovery they would be worth it but what a very expensive lesson. Any clients who are considering getting FlexiCare should think twice. It's not worth all the tears

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Replies (3)
Flexicare
Flexicare's reply06 Jan 2025, 14:00
Official
Hi Madeleine, we're truly sorry to hear about your experience and we acknowledge your complaint. We are currently working to investigate the matter and will revert to you within 7 working days of receipt of the complaint. Your complaint is being dealt with by the Complaints Department which can be reached via email at ***.
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Madeleine M's update22 Jan 2025, 16:43
Reviewer Update
After 12 working days no feedback except the blank reply I received to my complaint. This is how FlexiCare works. And then my payment is again debited from my account without a solution to the problem. Now my medicine costs me double. I have to pay the premium and pay all my husband's tablets out of my pocket. Thank you FlexiCare for nothing. I can see my complaint was dealt with in 7 working days. STILL ONE UNHAPPY CUSTOMER
Flexicare
Flexicare's reply27 Jan 2025, 08:42
Official
Hi Madeleine, thank you for your patience while we reviewed your case. Our team has advised us that the Discovery Health team will contact you with feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.