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Albert L

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2019

31 Mar 2022, 17:26

Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme) refusing to approve medication

Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme) refuse to change my wife's current medication Orencia.The problem with Orencia is that it's always a struggle to get the medication, always a different excuse why they cannot deliver. I use to be on Enbrel and never had a problem, but due to side effects I could not stay on Enbrel. Since the change from Enbrel to Orencia I have been struggling for months now to get Orencia.The doctor suggested to move me to another medication that will be more available, but GEMS refuse. This is a problem, because my biological medication is the only thing that controls and keeps me as a Rheumatoid arthritis patient standing. If someone can assist that will be very much appreciated.

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Albert L's update01 Apr 2022, 09:00
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Good morning

My wife is now 3 weeks without medication due to your refusal to approve or change her biological medical. This is totally unacceptable and we are on Emerald who provide cover for such medications.
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Albert L's update02 Apr 2022, 08:39
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I just want to thank the lady from GEMS who resolved the problem we had within hours.She went above and beyond to help us.The problem regarding the biological medication has been resolved and my wife will get her biologics on Tuesday.
Thanks for resolving the problem and for helping my wife.
10/10 for your response