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Estee S

1 reviews | Active since Mar 2018

05 Mar 2018, 12:20

Medshield is the worst company ever!

Medshield is the worst medical aid ever! They are *********** and dishonest. They also cannot resolve any queries within 5 working days which is below standard. There is no emergency with them. I moved over to a lower package after I wanted to cancel and was convinced by a consultant to rather move over to a cheaper option. I had a few queries and emailed it on 21/03/2018 and emailed my forms on 26/02/2018. I heard nothing by 02/03/2018 and upon calling the Call Centre I was told that I will only be active on 01/04/2018. I disputed it and was called by a guy Savalas Pillay who said that if I pay on the 2nd that my membership would then be activated. I paid and e-mailed the proof of payment. On 05/03/2018 I received an ecard still with the activation date only being 01/04/2018. I then called in and queried it and it was confirmed that the activation date is only on 01/04/2018. I was then called by Annelie Griffiths who then advised me that I short paid ( I excluded the 1 day that I was not active) and this was discussed with Savalas. Annelie then informed me that this cannot be done and I have to pay for the day that I was not active although it was not my fault. This is dishonest and I would never expect Medshield to be such a company. I then advised her that since that's the case I would like my money back as I will join another medical aid. The complaints department has been on my e-mails all along but I did not even get a response from them. The public should be aware that Medshield provides the worst service ever, they do not give correct and full information, they are dishonest, you can speak to nobody but the Call Centre only, not even the Complaints department deals with complaints and to expect someone to pay for a service that was not provided is against the CPA. I'm totally disgusted with the way how my query was dealt with and will not recommend Medshield to anyone.

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Replies (6)
Medshield
Medshield's reply05 Mar 2018, 12:40
Official

Good day,

Medshield Medical Scheme has acknowledged your complaint and is currently investigating.

Kindly note that your concerns have been prioritised and feedback will be provided the soonest.

Yours sincerely,

Medshield

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Estee S's update05 Mar 2018, 12:44
Reviewer Update
The response will probably be after 5 working days as per your standard response on logged queries...lol!
Medshield
Medshield's reply05 Mar 2018, 15:43
Official

Good day

With reference to your complaint received at the Scheme: 050318QN33TY

Kindly be advised the with regards the above enquiry the feedback has been sent to your personal email address earlier today by complaints department.

Yours sincerely,

Medshield

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Estee S's update05 Mar 2018, 15:52
Reviewer Update
I received a non satisfactory/ non factual response from the Complaints Department. They have been copied on all correspondence and yet only responded today with nonsense. In the meantime I'm awaiting my monies to be paid back into my account so that I can join another medical aid. If anything can happen to me or my family in the meantime, with no medical aid coverage, I will hold Medshield liable.
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Estee S's update05 Mar 2018, 16:39
Reviewer Update
I just received the below correspondence. I'm speechless! Dear Estee Sallie, Thank you for the email received. Please be advised that continuation is done for deceased members only and in this regard this will be a new application. Should you require any further assistance please contact the Medshield Medical Scheme Contact Centre on ********** . Kind Regards Samson Moloi
Medshield
Medshield's reply09 Mar 2018, 08:58
Official

Good day

With reference to your complaint received at the Scheme: 050318QN33TY

Kindly be advised the with regards to the contribution refund the feedback has been sent to your personal email address.

On behalf of the Scheme, we would like to unreservedly convey our apologies to you for any frustration and inconvenience that you might have experienced as a result of the poor handling of your enquiry. We would further like to provide you with the assurance of Medshield’s commitment to improved service delivery as you as the member is an important partner to our Scheme.

Yours sincerely,

Medshield