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Elspeth S

1 reviews | Active since Aug 2016

08 Dec 2016, 13:44

no help for dependants

<p>I needed a membership certificate from my husband's medical aid (Gems) so I phoned their call centre and I was helped by someone that confirmed that they will e-mail the certificate immediately. Now, a day later, when I called to enquire when I am getting the certificate i am told by Morwesi and the Manager she put me through to that they cannot help me because i am a dependant and not the main member.</p> <p> </p> <p>Firstly, the first person that I spoke to should have told me that. Secondly, I (as a dependant) am just as much a client as a main member. they could not get a hold of my husband to confirm this request (he is a teacher - his phone is off in class) so i am left without the certificate requested and my employee will cancel my medical subsidy because I do not have any proof.</p> <p> </p> <p>How is this fair to dependants?</p> <p> </p> <p>I am extremely agitated and annoyed that I have to work through my husband every time I need something from the medical aid. I am registered on his medical aid - they have all my details - why can I not be helped</p>

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Replies (2)
Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)
Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)'s reply08 Dec 2016, 15:29
Official

Good day

Thank you for alerting us to your contact concerns. We are looking into this and will provide feedback soonest.

Kind regards

The GEMS online team

Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)
Gems (Government Employees Medical Scheme)'s reply12 Dec 2016, 14:11
Official

Good day

Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We can confirm that we have sent your membership certificate to you and are investigating the membership verification process.

We apologise for any inconvenience this incident may have caused.

Kind regards

The GEMS online team