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Heidi S

1 reviews | Active since Apr 2018

11 Jul 2025, 15:09

Deeply disappointed in Polmed’s hospital authorisation process

I suffered extreme emotional trauma in the last year, and on Monday my psychiatrist said that I need to be admitted to a mental health clinic. I immediately called Polmed to apply for authorisation. Initially my application was declined since my psychiatry PMB was depleted. I called back to remind them that it had been extended a few weeks ago, after a motivation was sent by my psyctiajrist. They then asked for a motivation letter from him for treatment at the clinic. He sent that on the same day, and when I followed up on Tuesday morning they at first couldn’t find the email, and later in the day managed to do so. After more follow up calls, they requested a quotation from the clinic, which was sent on Tuesday afternoon. It was then referred to a medical advisor, flagged as urgent and a priority case. On Wednesday and Thursday I called about 8 times daily, only to be told on Thursday afternoon (after 2 days!!!) that quotations from my psychologist and psychiatrist are also needed. Why was this not disclosed to me the first time I followed up on Wednesday morning??? It is now Friday afternoon and my “urgent priority case” is still under review. How are lower priority cases treated then?? If I could give 0 stars, I would. Atrocious customer service.

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Polmed
Polmed's reply11 Jul 2025, 15:19
Official
Hello Heidi Du Toit, Thank you for submitting a comment to us through Hello Peter.
 
 This is to confirm that we have received your comment and that we are currently investigating this matter.
 
 Our representative will be in touch with you shortly to discuss this matter and ensure that it is speedily resolved.
 
 Kind regards
POLMED Team
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Heidi S's update11 Jul 2025, 15:23
Reviewer Update
Thank you. I see I haven’t updated my profile: my surname is now Sauermann.
Polmed
Polmed's reply24 Jul 2025, 13:31
Official
Hello Heidi Sauermann, Thank you for submitting a comment to us through Hello Peter.  As per the interaction with our representative, we hereby confirm that this matter has now been resolved. POLMED strives to give the best customer service to our clients and appreciate it when you bring your concerns to us as to when we have failed to deliver this service.  We apologise for any inconvenience caused to you.  Regards  POLMED Team