As the cost of healthcare continues to rise, there is an increasing number of services that are not covered by the Ministry of Health that require significant time and resources to administer. The fees for these uninsured services are the responsibility of the patient or third-party organization requesting the service. A few examples of these uninsured services include: Prescription renewals through phone/fax insurance forms Illness/Return-to-work notes and many others (see list below) We have created two options going forward to help better service you with providing these uninsured services whenever required. OPTION 1 – ANNUAL/ BLOCK FEE PROGRAM This option is a one-time fee covering a full calendar year. This fee will cover a number of the uninsured services. OPTION 2 – FEE FOR SERVICE Pay for individual services, as they are required throughout the year. FOR EXAMPLE – Prescription Renewals by Phone/Fax – If you sign up for the Annual Fee Program, you would be covered for this service for the whole year. If you opt for Fee for Service, there is a charge for each prescription renewal request, without an appointment. This charge will also apply to auto-fax requests generated by your Pharmacy. If you wish your Pharmacy not to auto-fax prescriptions, you must inform them. We are using DOCTORS SERVICES for the administration of this plan. Please see below for the payment methods (receipts will be provided for Income Tax purposes). 1. Online payment – using debit or credit card – visit www.doctorsservices.ca/online-payment 2. Telephone – Call 1-866-423-8267 to pay via phone. If you have any questions regarding your payment, please contact Doctors Services at 1-866-423-8267. Please do not contact our office.
Uninsured Services
SERVICE | COST (fee-for-service) | COST (Plan) | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
Prescription Renewals by phone/fax | $ 25.00 -per request | Included | (when appropriate and only at the request of the patient or their pharmacy |
Ear Syringing | $ 50.00 | Included | Depending on medical condition and only when at the request of the patient |
Illness and Return to Work Notes | $25.00 | Included | |
Day Care Notes | $25.00 | Included | |
School/Camp forms | $ 40.00 | Included | Not including physical |
Travel Cancellation Forms | $ 50.00 - 150.00 | Included | Depending on length |
Referral Note for Chiropractor, Physiotherapy, Massage, Orthotics etc for insurance | $25.00 | Included | |
Letters on behalf of Patients | $ 25.00 - 200.00+ | Included | Depending on time and work involved |
Medical Supplies, Dressings, etc. | $25.00 | Included | |
Lost Prescriptions, Notes, Requisitions | $25.00 | Included | |
Uninsured Vaccine Administration | $25.00 | Included | |
TB Skin Test & Reading | $ 60.00 1-step | Included | TB Form only: $25.00 |
TB Skin Test & Reading | $ 80.00 2-step | Included | TB Form only: $25.00 |
Photocopying/Printing | $ 1.00 per page | Included | |
Employment Insurance / Maternity Certificate | $ 30.00 - 50.00 | Included | Depending on time and work involved |
Fitness Club Forms | $ 50.00 - 100.00 | Included | Depending on time and work involved |
Private Insurance Forms | $ 30.00 - 500.00 | Included | Depending on time and work involved |
Pre-employment Certificate of Fitness | $ 50.00 - 160.00 | Included | Depending on time and work involved |
Jury Duty Letter | $25.00 | Included | |
Certificate of Medical Status | $ 25.00 | Included | Not including assessment |
Replacement of Immunization Certificate | $50.00 | Included | |
Forms required for Volunteer Work | $50.00 | Included | |
Missed Appointment | $ 50.00 - 100.00 | $ 50.00 - 100.00 | *Depending on appointment type and without 24-48 hours (1 business day's) notice |
Missed Annual Physical Examination | $ 200.00 | $ 200.00 | Without 24-48 hours (1 business day's) notice |
Insurance/Disability Forms | OMA Rate | OMA Rate | $ 400.00 per hour |
Employers Forms | $ 50.00 - 150.00 | $ 50.00 - 150.00 | Depending on time and work involved |
Transfer of Medical Records | $100.00 | $100.00 | |
Driver's Medical Form (MOT) | $ 160.00 | $ 160.00 | Will be charged at 50% if Annual Fee paid |
School, Camp, Employer Requested Physical Exam | $160.00 | $160.00 | |
Travel Medicine Consultation /vaccination | $ 40.00 - 120.00 | $ 40.00 - 120.00 | Depending on time and work involved |
OCF-3 Disability Certificate | $ 100.00 - 150.00 | $ 100.00 - 150.00 | |
Revenue Canada Disability Form | $100.00 | $100.00 | |
Disability Tax Credit Certificate | $ 100.00 - 150.00 | $ 100.00 - 150.00 | |
Children's Aid Society Forms | $ 100.00 | $ 100.00 | Application for prospective foster parents |
Legal Reports/other medical services | OMA Rate | OMA Rate | $ 400.00 - $600.00 per hour |
COST:
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Individual $ 135.00
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Couple $ 205.00
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Family $ 240.00 ( including 3 children under 21 and residing at the same address)
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Senior (65+) $ 110.00
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Senior Couple $ 150.00
Our Annual Fee Renewal runs: October 1 of the current calendar year– September 30 of the next year. Plans purchased after this time will be prorated
Please note: signing up for the annual fee is entirely at your discretion. We are not looking to create any additional financial burden for those without means.
It is your right to rescind the decision to pay annual fees within a week of your original decision (in which case you will be required to pay for services as provided).
If you have any questions regarding your payment please contact Doctors Services at 1-866-423-8267.