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Maryka C

1 reviews | Active since May 2016

27 Feb 2017, 08:47

************** AGAINST PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS

<p>Good Morning,</p> <p> </p> <p>I THINK THIS IS JUST ************** AGAINST PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS, BECAUSE I HAVE CHRONIC CONDITIONS I CANNOT USE THE EMERAL VALUE OPTION, THIS IS NOT FAIR, AND AS I AM LISTING TO COLLEQUES AROUND ME A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE PLANNING ON LEAVEING GEMS, SO WHY NOT MAKE THE EMERAL VALUE MORE ASSESSEBIL FOR PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS.</p> <p> </p> <p>I HAVE BEEN GOING TO MY KIDNEY DR FOR YEARS, WHY DO I NEED TO HAVE A REFERRAL LETTER NOW, YES I CAN UNDERSTAND NEW SPECIALIST BEEN ADDED BUT CURRENT ONCE WHY?</p> <p> </p> <p>AND BECAUSE OF MY CHORNIN CONDITION I AM MOST OF THE TIME ADMITTED TO THE UROLOGY HOSPITAL BECAUSE AL THE RELEVANT DR’S ARE THERE AND THIS SAVES COST OF GETTING DRS FROM OTHER HOSPITALS TO COME AND SEE ME.</p> <p> </p> <p>I WANT TO ALSO HAVE THE BENEFIT OFF EMARALD VALUE ESSPECIALLY AS A SINGLE MOM, BUT YOU ARE BIAST AND UNFAIR.</p> <p> </p>

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Replies (4)
Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)
Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)'s reply27 Feb 2017, 10:25
Official

Good day

Thank you for giving GEMS the opportunity to respond to your concerns.

We are looking into this matter and will respond.

Kind regards

The GEMS online team

Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)
Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)'s reply27 Feb 2017, 10:27
Official

Good day

Thank you for giving GEMS the opportunity to respond to your concerns.

We are looking into this matter and will respond.

Kind regards

The GEMS online team

Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)
Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)'s reply06 Mar 2017, 09:25
Official

Good day

Thank you for your enquiry pertaining to your registration for chronic medicine benefits.

We are pleased to confirm that you and your dependant are both registered for chronic medicine benefits. This will remain unchanged should you choose to move over to the Emerald Value Option.

Further to the above, please note that a referral note from your family doctor is required when consulting with a specialist.

Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused in this regard.

We trust the above is in order.

Yours in service

The GEMS Online Team

Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)
Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)'s reply06 Mar 2017, 09:26
Official

Good day

Thank you for your enquiry pertaining to your registration for chronic medicine benefits.

We are pleased to confirm that you and your dependant are both registered for chronic medicine benefits. This will remain unchanged should you choose to move over to the Emerald Value Option.

Further to the above, please note that a referral note from your family doctor is required when consulting with a specialist.

Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused in this regard.

We trust the above is in order.

Yours in service

The GEMS Online Team