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My wife's work recently switched from Great West Life to Manualife. We are planning on doing some eye exams and I just wanted to take a look to make sure it's covered, and how much. I've been trying all day to look up the amount. And each time, the website says it's experiencing technical difficulties and to try again later.
I don't have time for this crap. I have work to do during the day and when I get home I have 3 kids to look after. I can't believe a company of this size can't get their website running properly. And judging by other reviews, this is not a one-time occurrence.
Like seriously. Get your website working. There are tens of thousands of other companies who can get their website running. You should try it too. What a disaster.
We have Manulife as our company's health and benefits insurer. We have only been with Manulife for 1 1/2 years and I have already had two multi-month disputes with them about honouring claims. They make it as difficult as possible to get your money. You have to jump through so many hoops to get your claim that it is obvious that they just hope you eventually give up and leave them your money. We were formerly with Great West Life. What a shame that our company tried to save money by switching insurers. GWL was so nice to deal with.
This has got to be the worst god awful company I have ever had the displeasure of dealing with.
We are offered this company through our company and it is the worst company I have ever had to utilize. I have dealt with Sun Life Insurance before and they are always so quick and friendly.
They have me on an audit for the past 7 months for absolutely no reason so I am not able to do any claims online. Therefore it takes weeks to get any claim reimbursement due to having to send it in the mail. It then takes 5-7 BUSINESS days to get the reimbursement. I am with a company, so to be on ANY sort of audit, makes absolutely no sense.
I WARN COMPANIES, IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO WORK WITH A COMPANY TO OFFER YOUR EMPLOYEES, DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT USE MANULIFE.
They have a bunch of young, talent less, rude employees working there.
Let me tell you, I have never written a review in my life, but after the 3rd time of being told I can't submit online and them losing my claim forms and them not having my husband on file even though the initial forms stated this. They are known to use loopholes to not pay out, which is what they did with me. They are honestly the WORST company in North America! I will be making a complaint to my HR department in regards to this, thankfully for me, I have some pull in my company!
My daughter started a new job with a company whose benefit plan is provided by Manulife. During her first 3-month probation period she visited her doctor and received a prescription for anxiety. Six months after she started her job she required hospital care for a mental health disorder. Since she visited her doctor and received a prescription drug during her first 3 months of employment, Manulife denied her long-term disability benefits due to her having a "pre-existing condition". She lost 9 months of disability benefits. Manulife self-promotes itself as supporting mental health initiatives at the same time that they deny benefits to mental health patients. Public, corporate image is more important to Manulife than supporting its clients with the benefits that their clients' premiums are paying for. It would likely follow that if a cancer patient started a new job with a company whose benefit plan was provided by Manulife, they would have to stop their cancer treatments for their first 3 months of employment or they too would be deemed to have a "pre-existing condition" that would negate long-term disability benefits if the cancer required extensive hospital care. Manulife focuses on their profits first and caring about their clients last.
Through my work group insurance I have dealt with many companies over the years...Blue Cross...you name it...but these guys are the absolute worst. They turn down claims based on a few dollars and expect the client to pay hundreds because they'll save 20. Not good enough when you are paying these people 40 or 50 dollars a week for coverage that you have no say in. It's just so unfair and disheartening to see a big company like this treat their clients like this. I would never recommend this company. Ever.
I opted in through my group program to get basic benefits. When the company I got glasses, dental, and health benefits from sent in claims, it was great and hassle free. The moment I tried contacting them, it drove me crazy. There is no email for the group program without signing up, and that sign up takes several days before it can be approved to create one to do so. I have tried calling, but it's either busy or it's too late to do so.
I've been trying to submit a claim, the website is ALWAYS down and when I call the emergency number, it's connected to a cruise survey!!
My employer switched from GWL to Manulife a few months ago for benefits coverage. Apparently Manulife was significantly cheaper for the employer and nothing would change in terms of our benefits. This has not been true. From my perspective and based on my terrible experiences thus far, the reason that they are cheaper is because the employees are now paying for the difference. For example, Manulife has disallowed registered massages because the massage therapist obtained their certification in BC instead of in AB where they practise. This was frustrating because Manulife and my employer did not document this absurd requirement anywhere and now. My employer indicated that they were not aware of this policy so they actually refunded me for the massage. They have told me to get all of the details regarding the Reg Massage Therapist before I book a massage which is such a pain and creates extra stress. In addition, Manulife's website is down on weekends. On Sat, you cannot submit claims after 8pm and Sun, after 5pm. As a parent that works fulltime, it is very difficult to make time to process these claims except on weekends after my young kids have gone to bed. For me, I have actually stopped using my benefits because the thought of trying to process the claim and what Manulife will come back with causes me instant anxiety. Ugh
To the person who commented on the glasses - EVERY insurance company is this way..every business is this way in terms of the goods or services they offer. When it comes to general insurance guidelines, a claim is processed (paid) based on the date you are (1) dispensed your product - aka you take them home, and (2) the date you pay for your purchase. Not the day you submit your claim. Not the day you 'place your order'.
Think about it from a business perspective - if claims were paid based on the date you 'order your glasses' then you could have your claim paid, and 'cancel your order'. If claims were paid based on the date you submit your claim, people would wait months to submit but always purchase when they were not infact entitled to the purchsase. And who pays for your glasses?? Yes it is the insurance company, but where does the insurance company get the money? Your employer. Many small businesses also pay out each time an employee makes a claim. So if you submit a claim for $200, your employer is billed $200 on their next premium invoice..I've owned a business and I have dealt with all types of insurance plans and this type does exist.
In reality, it's common sence, and you are the one at fault if you can read a simple contract or ask your employer questions,... at the end of the day, it's your employer paying insurance company the premiums, so if everyone did what you are stating, then your employer would be out hundreds or thousands of dollars in premiums..
People always think their getting scammed when they don't get their way, but its really one business trying to protect another, and trying to protect their assets and revenue and avoid scams. Insurance companies aren't trying to withold their money from you, their trying to ensure they and your employers aren't being abused by people like you.
My husband has a health policy with Manulife. I am covered being his spouse. Went online to make a claim, the site does not WORK. Called to advise them of the problem for when you enter your Doctor's phone number it doesn't take the number, The AGENT said he couldn't TALK to me about it without my husband's consent. I asked to speak with a SUPERVISOR, I was REFUSED. All I wanted to do, was REPORT the PROBLEM. I'M TOTALLY DISGUSTED THE WAY I WAS TREATED.