SK
Suzanne K

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2011

13 May 2015, 08:57

I SHOULD HAVE RATHER DIED

On the 10th of April I was rushed through to the hospital as my appendix was bursting. Month end we realized that Polmed increased their membership contribution by 40%! That is pretty steep don't you think? I wish I got a 40% salary increase. Today I look at my claims and to my horror, Polmed short paid R11, 225.68! The Lab R101.30, my Surgeon R1, 172.09, the Anesthetist R4, 645.50 and the hospital R5, 306.79. I really wish I had rather died then coming home to this. It is really disgusting that you have a medical aid but cannot afford to have any medical conditions as they will leave you with having a mountain of debt. Shocking! All of the above give you 3 months to pay this off. Where must I get an extra R3, 741.89 per month from? So what is the other option? To borrow money from a bank and have to pay interest also. COPS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN SCHEME AS I AM SURE WE CAN GET BETTER SERVICE ELSEWHERE!

0
Replies (1)
Metropolitan Health Group
Metropolitan Health Group's reply21 May 2015, 09:10
Official
Hello oogappel,

The outstanding claims have been processed for Practise 42 and they have been accepted for payment in full. The Practise 52 claims have also be reprocessed and outstanding claims will be settled at cost.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Kind regards
The Metropolitan Health Team