Medical assessment is the formal review conducted by SSS physicians to determine the legitimacy and severity of a member’s illness, injury, or disability. This assessment is essential for disability claims and may apply to sickness claims with extended or unusual medical conditions.
SSS medical professionals may conduct interviews, physical examinations, and diagnostic reviews. They evaluate the member’s functional capacity, potential for recovery, and the long-term impact of the condition. For disability claims, the medical assessment determines whether the case qualifies as partial or total disability.
Clear medical documentation, accurate dates, and consistent physician information help speed up the assessment. Inadequate or unclear medical records often lead to re-evaluation or requests for additional documents.
Hospital delivery in the Philippines can easily cost ₱60,000 - ₱200,000 depending on the hospital and type of delivery.
Many parents use a credit card to manage these expenses while waiting for their SSS maternity benefits.
