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Makabi M

1 reviews | Active since Jul 2025

09 Jul 2025, 06:47

Unpaid Disability Benefits

I’m very disappointed in how Sanlam is handling my claim. I was currently out on permanent disability by Old Mutual and the lump sum was paid to Sanlam as the are the Company funder. Instead of Sanlam paying me the money they decided to put the whole lump sums to retirement fund that I can only access when I’m 60 which is 21 years from now. I tried calling them several times instead but there couldn’t answer me. My issue is how an I suppose to pay for my treatment, doctors appointments and even take care of myself and kids if they are preserving 80% of the money? Wasn’t that money suppose to help me with my medical bills and expenses? As we speak I don’t have money for medication or food. How am I supposed to get treatment? Instead of them paying the lump sum for permanent disability, they decided to preserve the lump sum and pay me my provident fund Wich is way smaller than the lump sum. How does Sanlam work? I’m emotionally exhausted and I don’t see myself that I will make it to the next year due to the services I’m receiving from Sanlam. They made my living condition worse than before. I’m now suffering from depression because of Sanlam. I guess they don’t care about the stress they have caused me. I even have proof that the money was for permanent disability

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Replies (6)
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply09 Jul 2025, 07:51
Official
Good day Makabi
 
Thank you for contacting us about this.
 
We have requested the responsible department to look into the matter and assist you. 
 
Regards
Sanlam Client Care
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Makabi M's update09 Jul 2025, 07:59
Reviewer Update
What is the purpose of being on permanent disability but the money is being all the lump sum is preserved by Sanlam? And that money can’t even help you pay for your basic necessities like medication and hospital bills? What is the reason to reserve all of it?
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply09 Jul 2025, 08:15
Official
Hello Makabi

Please send us a private reply with your ID number.

On receipt of this information, we will escalate the matter for assistance.  
 
Kindly note that we will use the information you provide only to assist you with this matter. 

Regards
Sanlam Client Care
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Makabi M's update09 Jul 2025, 10:18
Reviewer Update
Worse. Sanlam Corporate consultant they don’t know anything. I’ve tried calling them even emailing them but there was no response except that they will escalate the matter with no respond.
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply09 Jul 2025, 10:27
Official
We apologise for your service experience and have requested assistance from the relevant department. 
 
Regards
Sanlam Client Care 
Sanlam
Sanlam's reply11 Jul 2025, 15:45
Official
Good afternoon, Makabi

We have received confirmation that Sanlam Corporate has been in touch with you. 

Regards
Sanlam Client Care