Understanding Your Uninsured Services
Many services fall outside OHIP coverage. This page outlines our fees, payment policies, and what to expect — so there are no surprises.
Overview
Note: Essential medical services are covered by OHIP. However, many services are not insured and must be billed as uninsured services. Our office follows Ontario Medical Association (OMA) guidelines but often charges below the OMA's recommended rates.
We have listed the most commonly requested uninsured services below. If the service you require is not listed, please speak with our office staff for clarification.
Fees & Payment
How Fees Are Determined
- Fees are based on OMA recommended rates (2009 Guide to Third Party & Other Uninsured Services) and fees from local medical offices.
- All uninsured services must be paid in full at the time of service.
- Accepted payment methods: cheque, credit card, and Interac.
A $20.00 fee applies for returned (N.S.F.) cheques.
If you cannot pay at the time of service, please notify staff so that arrangements can be made.
Fee Schedule
Commonly Requested Uninsured Services
We have listed the most commonly requested uninsured services below. If the service you require is not listed, please speak with our office staff for clarification.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Office Visit (without OHIP) Office Visits | $100.00 |
| Driver's Medical Examination Forms & Documentation | $125.00 |
| Missed Regular Appointment Office Visits | $50.00 |
| Missed Annual Physical Appointment Office Visits | $100.00 |
| Appointment Cancellation (<24 hrs) Office Visits | $40.00 |
| Disability Tax Credit Form (Revenue Canada) Forms & Documentation | $100.00 |
| Employment Insurance – Maternity Form Forms & Documentation | $50.00 |
| Immunization Record Replacement Forms & Documentation | $25.00 |
| Return-to-Work / School Note Forms & Documentation | $25.00 – $30.00 |
| Insurance/Therapy Notes (massage, orthotics, physiotherapy, etc.) Forms & Documentation | $30.00 |
| Citizenship Form Forms & Documentation | $100.00 |
| Travel Cancellation Form Forms & Documentation | $40.00 |
| Attending Physician Forms (Insurance/Employment) Forms & Documentation | $75.00 and up |
| School / Camp / Daycare Form Forms & Documentation | $50.00 |
| Full Narrative Insurance Report Forms & Documentation | $150.00 per page and up |
| Liquid Nitrogen Treatment (cosmetic) Procedures & Treatments | Physician Designated |
| Wart or Skin Tag Removal Procedures & Treatments | $100.00 and up |
| Excision of Non-Malignant Skin Lesion Procedures & Treatments | $150.00 and up |
| Cortisone Injection Procedures & Treatments | $20.00 |
| Ear Syringe Procedures & Treatments | $40.00 |
| Pessary Insertion cash or cheque only Procedures & Treatments | $70.00 |
| TB Test two-step Procedures & Treatments | $60.00 |
| Medical Records (on USB) Medical Records | $60.00 |
Note: "Physician Designated (PD)" means the physician will determine the charge based on the complexity of the service.
Cancellation PolicyMedical Records
Transferring Your Medical Records
Transfer Policy
When transferring medical records to another physician, charges are based on:
- Time required for the physician to review your file.
- Time required for staff to prepare, copy, or type the narrative.
- Copying and courier costs.
To protect your privacy, records are sent by courier, unless you choose to pick them up at our office.
Transfer Fees
- Prepayment is required.
- Transfers are typically completed within 7 business days after authorization and payment.
- Our fee for transferring records onto a USB is $60.00, lower than the OMA's 2015 recommended rate.
Record Retention & Access
- Physicians must retain the original medical record; only copies can be released.
- Records must be kept for 10 years after the last entry (adults).
- For children, records must be kept until 10 years after the patient reaches age 18.
- Patients are entitled to copies of all medical information, including records from other doctors (McInerney vs. McDonald, Supreme Court of Canada, 1992).
Further Reading
CPSO – Medical Records PolicyNot Sure About a Fee or Service?
If the service you require is not listed above, or if you have questions about payment arrangements, please speak with our office staff. We're happy to clarify before your appointment.