Unfortunately, no. Our current database allows only one, so we ask physicians to choose the work address where they spend the majority of their time.
- Alberta Health and Wellness Schedule of Medical Benefits
- CPSA Standards of Practice: Charging for Uninsured Medical Services
- The Alberta Medical Association (AMA) Guidelines to Billing Uninsured Services (This is not a public document, please contact the AMA for details.)
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
Yes. Patients can be billed directly for services not covered by Alberta Health Care. This includes writing sick notes, consulting by phone, copying patient records and filling out insurance or legal forms. Note: If a patient is older than 74.5 years, Alberta Health and Wellness will pay for their driver’s licence examination and completion of forms.
No, but you can charge a fee (see above). See CPSA Standards of Practice: Charging for Uninsured Medical Services
Yes, if patients are informed of this policy when they book the appointment. If a complaint is lodged by the patient, the physician must be able to justify the billing. Documentation of patient consent to the policy would be useful.
If the visit is for elective services, you can charge the patient directly.
Note: A physician may not refuse to treat/accept a patient in an emergency situation if they have the skills required to do so.
Please contact the Alberta Medical Association:
Phone: 780-482-2626 Toll Free: 1-800-272-9680
Fax: 780-482-5445
Email: amamail@albertadoctors.org
Website: www.albertadoctors.org
Yes, if negotiations with the firm have not resulted in payment. You may also request pre-payment or a down-payment for new work being requested. Note: To ensure a paper trail, conduct all communications in writing.