I went to see a polyclinic before my NS enlistment for a heart problem. I spoke to the CMPB MO and he told me that I may go to a polyclinic on my own accord and expense.
At there, polyclinic scheduled me for an ECG + Hospital Specialist appointment 3 months later @ NUH, but I haven't enlist into NS yet, so I paid for it on my own.
Now after I enlisted NS just last week, I will have a hospital review follow-up in March 2013. Now with my SAF 11B ID card, I am able to use the NSF soldier medical benefit scheme for the coming medical appointments until ORD.
But can I claim the medical bills before NS enlistment from SAF?
Should I call the 24/ 7 NS hotline @ 1800-3676767 to ask the customer service officer?
Medical Classification Centre
Location and Operating Hours
Our Address
MCC is located at Level 1, CMPB Podium.
Central Manpower Base (CMPB)
3 Depot Road
Singapore 109680
Our Operating Hours
Mondays - Fridays: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays: Closed
Pre-enlistment Medical Screening
Prior to enlistment, all pre-enlistees have to undergo a thorough
medical examination at the Medical Classification Centre (MCC)
within the Central Manpower Base (CMPB). This examination allows
the medical fitness of a pre-enlistee to be assessed and this
subsequently determines his Physical Employment Status (PES).
Medical Screening Appointment Preparations
As part of the e-documentation, you are also required to select
your preferred medical appointment date as well as to complete the
medical questionnaire (e7F). You will need to go through the
medical questionnaire form with your parents / guardian so that
useful medical information about you is captured.
To ensure that your medical experience with us is pleasant and that
the overall screening process is not unnecessarily delayed, we have
compiled a checklist for you:
Clinical Examinations
The medical screening process takes on average 150 minutes to
complete and there is a series of test that you will have to
undertake.
Registration Station
At MCC Registration Counter, you will be required to submit your
e7F. As a form of verification, you will be asked for your NRIC or
any form of photo identification (e.g. driving license, school
pass.)
Clinical Laboratory Station
At the Clinical Laboratory Station blood samples are drawn for
G6PD, haemoglobin and blood group typing tests. Simple urine tests
to detect the presence of blood, protein and glucose (sugar) will
also be carried out for you at the Station.
Dental Station
At the Dental Station, the Dental Officer will carry out an oral
examination and Dental Charting. A Dental X-ray or
Orthopantomography (OPG) will also be conducted.
X- ray Station
A Chest x-ray (CXR) screening will also be conducted for you at the
X-ray Station for the radiological assessment of your heart and
lungs.
Eye Station
At the Eye Station routine eye tests are carried out to detect eye
abnormalities and test your visual and refractive error.
ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) Station
At ENT Station an audio test or audiogram will be conducted to
detect hearing abnormalities.
Station 6 (Clinical Examination Station)
Station 6 is the Clinical Examination Station, you will undergo
height, weight and blood pressure measurements. An
electrocardiogram (ECG) will also be done for you in the ECG
Room.
After completion of all the clinical investigations and
measurements, you will then be examined and evaluated by a Medical
officer.
Station 6 Counter (Post Clinical Screening)
Once you have completed the above series of medical screening, you
will be medically classified with a PES grading.
Station 6 Counter will also issue instructions for the pre-enlistee
if the pre-enlistee is to return to MCC for any further medical
investigations.
Other Services
MCC Eye Clinic
The Specialist Eye Clinic at MCC provides medical assessment for
eye conditions. An appointment will be made for you during the
screening procedure should it be deemed necessary. Please bring all
documents regarding any known eye condition for your
appointment.
MCC ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) Clinic)
The Specialist ENT Clinic provides pre-enlistment assessment for
ENT complaints. You will be informed if there is a need for you to
attend this clinic.
MCC Specialist Psychiatric Clinic
The Specialist Psychiatric Clinic at MCC aims to assess the
suitability of a pre-enlistee with regard to psychiatric conditions
already known or discovered during the screening process. It is
essential to have one parent accompany you should an appointment be
made for you and it would greatly shorten the delay to enlistment
if you bring all your pre-existing psychiatric medical records for
your appointment.
MCC Specialist Orthopedic Clinic
The specialist orthopedic clinic has the purpose of grading a
pre-enlistee with regard to any orthopedic problems. A medical
officer will be in attendance together with a senior doctor from
one of the restructured hospitals. Here we will grade you based on
your orthopedic problems. Please bring all medical reports and
X-ray films for this visit.
Medical Review
A pre-enlistee with any abnormalities noted during the medical
screening will be required to undergo medical review. This can take
several forms as appropriately decided by the Medical
Officer.
Referral to SAF Military Medicine Institute (MMI) /
Government / Restructured Hospitals
The pre-enlistee may be referred to SAF MMI, government /
restructured hospitals for further investigations. If the referral
is required, he will be given a set of documents to bring along as
well as information regarding the date, time and venue.