Nicquee's Nook

Claiming SSS Sickness Benefit

This is my first time to claim an SSS sickness benefit. I was inspired to file a claim for my infected eczema after reading Mommy Joy’s post about voluntary member’s benefits. All I can say is it is a bit tedious and that is probably why many, even if they are fully aware of this benefit, decide not to claim it anymore.

I had to go back to the SSS office three times for this claim. The first I did not know that physical examination by their own nurses/doctors is only done fro 8 AM to 12 NN. I went there after lunch. I went back the following day in the morning. I was examined but was asked to go back again because the recent premium payments I made were not yet posted and they asked another report from the doctor who saw me. The third one is today when I had to submit the claim, which also took the longest!

To avoid hassles just like what I had gone through, here are some tips.

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House Hunting

No, not me.

I just finished chatting with my guy best friend. This dude thought he will get hitched this year but there were lots of changes he had to go through. Anyway, that is his personal life and I am not allowed to divulge anything more.

He asked me to help him look for a house so he could start investing in something that he can benefit from long term and stop wasting his money on gadgets.

Today, I saw his mom post pictures of a model house he is looking at. It was nice and spacious. Address plaques will surely look good on its gates. The location is also attractive plus the amenities of the village.

I am unsure though if it is already his final choice or he is still looking. All I can say is I am glad he is maturing! :p

Still Recovering

The reason why I am vowing to Be Happy is because when I am stressed out, I get skin allergies. That is exactly what happened to me after our anniversary. I was feeling really down the previous week and it took a toll on me. I developed abscess on the right side of my right foot, apart from the wound on my sole. The following day, I am unable to walk.

infected eczema

Good thing that we have an appointment with our pedia on that day, I had an opportunity to have my wound seen by a doctor. A general surgeon saw my wound and I was so surprised to know that the wound was as big as a 25 cents coin already! The doctor said it was an infected eczema. He cleaned the wound, removed all the pus and prescribed me with anti-biotics. He also put some iodosorb powder on the wound. He asked me to see him again the following Tuesday, same day when we have to go back to our pedia.

I saw him again and the wound has not yet healed that time. He asked me to be back again the following Saturday but I did not make it. Last weekend, we went to the pedia again because Maxyn is sick. I was hoping to see the surgeon but this time, he is out of the country. Finally today, he saw me again. The wound has healed but he said I have to see a dermatologist. I guess it will take some time before it totally heals because I had another dose of stress just last week as I hunt for helper.