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Wait times unbelievable

by Lilianne on Oct 26, 2023
1 out of 5 stars

I have been a member with sunlife with the federal government until I retired and beyond and never had problems reaching them. Since Canada Life took it over you cannot reach anyone… they have been sitting on my claim for over a month with no reimbursement. just waited on the line over 45 minutes to be disconnected
Worst service ever…

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Terrible!!!

by unsatisfied with CL on Oct 24, 2023
1 out of 5 stars

I would give Canada Life 0 stars if I could! The wait time to get through an agent is so unreasonable. Last few times I waited over 1.5 hours! That is absolutely ridiculous!!! Their website claims that you will get your reimbursement within 14 days. Mine took over a month. I don't think they know anything about customer service. The agents don't care and have no empathy.

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Simply Awful

by GRJS on Sep 29, 2023
1 out of 5 stars

Simply awful since the switch over from Sunlife. They changed her life saving insulin for her pump to generic!!!! Had to get Doctor to contact them. Waiting for Insulin Pump supplies claim for over a month. Can't get through.

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Ridiculously long processing times

by Dave on Sep 26, 2023
1.5 out of 5 stars

Canada Life took over the Public Service Health Care Plan July 1st and was woefully ill prepared for the transition. Based on wait times for processing and customer service it seems like no new employees were hired to accommodate the 750,000 new customers. Still waiting for several thousand in claims for over a month now.

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Nightmare….

by StalensWay on Sep 21, 2023
1 out of 5 stars

The PSHCP switch to Canada Life has been a nightmare. The customer service is lacking. I’ve wasted hours on hold being passed around and getting disconnected. The majority of the time you can’t even get through. They do not have an authorization form/process so that a spouse can ask questions or help manage the plan.

But for me the real problem is… that my 8 year old requires a lifesaving feeding tube and all feeding tubes and supplies that were previously covered under the plan are not an eligible expense now. They are playing with peoples lives.

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Frustrating

by A patient losing patience on Sep 20, 2023
1 out of 5 stars

I know we should be thankful because we get reimbursed for the expenses, but it is also frustrating how Canada Life processes the claims. When a doctor prescribes you something, it means you need it asap so you purchase it asap too. You have to be at your best so you function at your best at work. But most of the prescriptions you have to pay upfront and even visits to practitioners you have to pay upfront as well. I have made multiple claims and 2 months have passed Canada Life has not reimbursed yet. If they need additional information (aside from the documents already submitted) they could call the service provider or the prescribing doctor themselves to obtain that additional information. Probably the reason they tell you they need more info so they can delay the processing of your claim. 2-14 business days is not true. Just dont provide false information to people. You can put "2-14 business days or indefinite". Always remember that we are patients. We are already in need of medical attention/procedure/equipment so please spare us the frustration.

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