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Nirinjani N

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2018

25 Apr 2018, 15:22

Gems bad services

I been waiting for authorization from Gems be 3weeks now... Have been pushing me to one to another.... Numerous calls emails etc... Eventually said its a pmb emergency authorization... As I'm. In pain.... Today again doc rooms sent n they declined.... I can't understand y... It's a day procedure.... They just increase my medical aid.. Im on highest option.. Onyx.... Im in soooooooooooooooo much pain.

Can't sleep.... Eating is a torture.. Complete right half side of my face.... Last year ent specialist advice me see maxofacial which I did n paid cash for consultation.... He said need to do a procedure... After 2months will remove cartilage.... Needs to be done ASAP... It's getting g worst... Had a mild stroke 6years ago after losing my son.... Now getting worst... Please help... Was told to register with yrl.. N complain . So my last resort doing this.... Did ask what's the cost.. Lady told me not less than 15000 day procedure.. N it's unfair as I have medical aid....

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Replies (2)
Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)
Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)'s reply25 Apr 2018, 16:12
Official

Good day

Thank you for giving GEMS an opportunity to respond. We are investigating your complaint and will get back to you as soon as possible.

Kind regards

The GEMS online team

Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)
Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)'s reply03 May 2018, 15:04
Official

Good day

Thank you for alerting us to your authorisation concerns.

We can confirm that, as per our communication with you, the procedure has been approved and an authorisation number sent to all relevant parties.

As per your request, we have changed the service date.

We trust that the above is in order and wish you all the best.

Kind regards

The GEMS online team