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Dawie H

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2016

08 Jan 2021, 10:51

Meshield sms message suspends membership while premium was paid

Not even worth one star. My premium was not paid and I did a manual payment. Two days later - after sending proof of payment - I received a sms stating that my membership was suspended.

I called the call center on 8 January 2021 at 10:26. The call center agent, Yolanda Joka, was extremely helpful and explained why this happened.

This poses a major risk, as in my mind I am not covered at that particular point due to the sms received. Therefore in case of an emergency my actions would differ from what would have been the case knowing that my membership is active.

You are playing with people's lives! Errors or poor systems on your part can be a life and death situation. This is totally unacceptable. In the mean time I get no credit for an error on Medshield's part. I simply have to sit up with it and face the consequences of poor service, whilst still paying my premium.

Those high payed individuals sit in their air conditioned offices and orders tea and coffee as they wish and the employees, like Yolanda, have to put up with their poor management. Why not have one of them in the call center for a month?

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Replies (3)
DH
Dawie H's update08 Jan 2021, 12:20
Reviewer Update
Just as I thought, "wait some more you worthless client" is what I derive from this. This time for 5 days!!!!! Ridiculous. But when premiums aren't paid you (Medshield) want your money or suspends membership. Why doesn't the same apply to you, which applies to me? And please, publish your reply publicly.
Medshield
Medshield's reply11 Jan 2021, 08:38
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 within 5 working days.
  Yours sincerely,
Medshield
Medshield
Medshield's reply11 Jan 2021, 09:25
Official
Good day.

With reference to your complaint, 

I can confirm that our membership department has received your proof of payment and your membership is now active and this has been reinstated.

On behalf of the Scheme, I'd like to thank you for your patience and I unreservedly convey our apologies for any inconvenience experienced during the delay. 

Yours Sincerely.
Medshield Medical Scheme.