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Karen P

1 reviews | Active since Sept 2018

08 Dec 2025, 12:40

DONT USE UMVUZO MEDICAL AID

WORST EVER MEDICAL AID when it comes to approve authorization for an operation. The medical aid is ok until you must go for an operation then this is where the poor service starts. I was supposed to go for an operation on the 3 December 2025. The operation was postponed because the medical aid took their time to approve the authorization number. They requested more test. I told them I am not in the same town as my specialist. Now with the PEOPLE SITTING AT THE MEDICAL AID THAT HAS MORE KNOWLEDGE THAN A DOCTOR OR SPECIALIST couldn't even told me that the blood banks keep some of the blood or monster samples for 14 days for incase there is more tests required or info needed. My operation is now on the 17 December 2025 and still no authorization number. I must still book my bed and the theater, then you get a PERSON at UMVUZO MIDECAL AID by the name NATHI who will tell you your operation is not URGENT. I dont give a flying F%$#&^ if my operation is urgent or not I want my stuff in place and arrange in advance not two or three days before I must go for the operation. I am walking with pain since April because I knew what was waiting for me and the challenges that I must face to get authorization. Palisa dropped the phone on me yes because i was shouting at her but really Umvuzo you are not higher learned or more experience than the doctors or specialists. And I will never just let someone operates on me but go back on my records and history and you will see that I am struggling and have issues with my woman parts. And since April this year I am walking with pain because I didn't want to go through what I am going through now.

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Replies (2)
Umvuzo Health Medical Scheme
Umvuzo Health Medical Scheme's reply08 Dec 2025, 12:51
Official
Dear Karen

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.

 A consultant will contact you shortly to assist with resolving the matter. 

Kind regards
Umvuzo Health
Umvuzo Health Medical Scheme
Umvuzo Health Medical Scheme's reply09 Dec 2025, 12:17
Official
Dear Karen P

Please note that your request was approved upon review by our Medical Advisor. 

Communication has been sent to both you and your treating doctor.

Regards
Umvuzo Health