Me Time!

[MyPillow]

I dont know which clinic to sign up for my mum for healthier sg cos we are not encourage to clinic hop

& sometimes I may wnat to go to polyclinic for some consultation or referral … hmmm…

[Funz]

I’ve never been to a polyclinic. I will find a clinic nearest to home and that will be the family doctor. Don’t fancy having to travel to see a doctor when unwell.


In any case, we tend to self medicate or for me most of the time, just ride out the discomfort and let the virus run its course.

For now since both DH and I are still earning and medical is covered by our companies, it is unlikely that we will go to the polyclinic. Maybe when we retire and older and have chronic ailments that needs to be managed, we might downgrade our medical insurance and go the polyclinic and govt hospital route.

[sharonkhoo]

MyPillow\" post_id=\"2122358\" time=\"1699519005\" user_id=\"70594:

I dont know which clinic to sign up for my mum for healthier sg cos we are not encourage to clinic hop
& sometimes I may wnat to go to polyclinic for some consultation or referral .. hmmm....

You can change clinic - up to 4 times during the \"initial enrolment period\" (no idea how long that is), and once a year after that.
https://support.healthhub.sg/hc/en-us/articles/20190091582617-Will-I-be-allowed-to-change-the-GP-polyclinic-after-I-have-successfully-enrolled-with-Healthier-SG-How-do-I-change-my-enrolled-Healthier-SG-clinic-on-HealthHub-

If you apply for a CHAS card (any colour), GPs can now refer patients to govt hospitals as subsidised patients. You don't have to go to a polyclinic. That is something new that changed some time back - I only just discovered this!

[MrsKiasu]

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2122362\" time=\"1699521300\" user_id=\"28674:

You can change clinic - up to 4 times during the \"initial enrolment period\" (no idea how long that is), and once a year after that.
https://support.healthhub.sg/hc/en-us/articles/20190091582617-Will-I-be-allowed-to-change-the-GP-polyclinic-after-I-have-successfully-enrolled-with-Healthier-SG-How-do-I-change-my-enrolled-Healthier-SG-clinic-on-HealthHub-

If you apply for a CHAS card (any colour), GPs can now refer patients to govt hospitals as subsidised patients. You don't have to go to a polyclinic. That is something new that changed some time back - I only just discovered this!

In the link..
'Will I be allowed to change the GP/ polyclinic after I have successfully..'

Why it looks like Polyclinic is one of the options..

[MrsKiasu]

I never use the CHAS before. It is good to know can refer to govt hospitals with subsidies. We pay quite a bit for hospitalization insurance yearly but never use it coz claim upon hospitalization only. So I like to go polyclinic to get referral.

[MrsKiasu]

I thought I read someone mentioned the CHAS can be found in our Singpass…is that true? Where to find it? I just clicked to check around and noticed that under Covid vaccination my status is Vaccinated (3doses intotal) but for dds…Additional Dosage needed-expired dated…’ I wonder if it is because they haven’t go for 3rd dose? And if after 3rd dose, it will be (always) appear as Vaccinated?

[sky minecrafter]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2122364\" time=\"1699523287\" user_id=\"43981:

In the link..
'Will I be allowed to change the GP/ polyclinic after I have successfully..'

Why it looks like Polyclinic is one of the options..

Yup, Polyclinics are an option. There is a Search/ Filters function to generate a list of clinics. Some are already showing \"Full Capacity\"

[MrsKiasu]

sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"2122368\" time=\"1699524725\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=2122368 time=1699524725 user_id=130531]
Yup, Polyclinics are an option. There is a Search/ Filters function to generate a list of clinics. Some are already showing \"Full Capacity\"[/quote]

Oh good to hear...maybe it is first come first served arh? I hope can get it when it is our turn to register..

I managed to go in the health sg but is Pending sms invite.

[Estéema]

Funz\" post_id=\"2122359\" time=\"1699519101\" user_id=\"6230:

I've never been to a polyclinic. I will find a clinic nearest to home and that will be the family doctor. Don't fancy having to travel to see a doctor when unwell.

In any case, we tend to self medicate or for me most of the time, just ride out the discomfort and let the virus run its course.

For now since both DH and I are still earning and medical is covered by our companies, it is unlikely that we will go to the polyclinic. Maybe when we retire and older and have chronic ailments that needs to be managed, we might downgrade our medical insurance and go the polyclinic and govt hospital route.

Just to share 2 things :-

1. There are risks with self-medication. A frd’s son had diahorea & then often had gastric. The parents had charcoal tablets & got him to drink warm SOTA bean whenever he’s got gastric. Down the road, with delayed professional help & self medication, he was bro’t to doc after he fainted in sch. He was subsequently diagnosed with a rare intestinal problem (I forgot the term). It was a good thing they had private insurance for full max cover coz the treatment & medication for this rare treatment are extremely costly.

2. When we’re old, we might hv more medical conditions that start surfacing thro’ poor diet or lifestyle (e.g. high fat diet, high sugar diet, lack of exercises, etc) and higher cover, if one can afford to continue such insurance cover squires early when healthy, o’wise it’s almost impossible to buy any health insurance after diagnosis. Our typical HealthShield ain’t gonna be sufficient or requires co-pymt & deductibles which most retirees will find hard to afford, unless govt covers with high subsidies down the line to Merdeka & Young Senior, in coming years, like those accorded to our Pioneer generations.

I’m beginning to find wisdom in allowing myself to go peacefully (or with some pain when health decline) and not burden anyone with hefty medical costs such as cancer & the like. I believe in living meaningfully & to the fullest to serve others whilst I can & go w/o struggles knowing that there’s life eternal w/o pain or tears.

I’m grateful to be born in a country that accorded me safety & peace during my lifetime & reasonably good life in SG. No more complains.

[Estéema]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2122367\" time=\"1699524663\" user_id=\"43981:

I thought I read someone mentioned the CHAS can be found in our Singpass..is that true? Where to find it? I just clicked to check around and noticed that under Covid vaccination my status is Vaccinated (3doses intotal) but for dds..Additional Dosage needed-expired dated..' I wonder if it is because they haven't go for 3rd dose? And if after 3rd dose, it will be (always) appear as Vaccinated?

Access via yr Singpass app, then HealthHub.