Uninsured Services
Uninsured Services
The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan pays for many of the services you receive from your doctor. However, the government plan does not cover certain uninsured services. Some are billed to lawyers, government agencies or others. Some are billed to you. You or a third party (such as your employer, insurance company or school) may request a letter, report, form, etc., from your physician. These services require the time and expertise of your doctor and staff. As a result, you or the third party will be billed a fee to cover these costs. Charges vary depending on detail of information required.
The staff should be able to confirm the charge before you see the doctor. You will be asked to pay for uninsured services prior to receiving them. We accept cash, cheques or debit / credit cards. The following is a list of uninsured services for which this clinic may bill you. The list is not exhaustive. For Services not listed, kindly confirm with the staff before you see the doctor.
Driver's Medical
Driver's Medical
At Willow Field Medical Center, we perform Driver's Medical Exam in accordance with The Alberta Ministry of Transportation regulations. The fee for this service is $120
Sick note
Sick note
Sick notes requested from your physician are considered uninsured services and are not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. A fee will be charged for this service, which must be paid before receiving the note.
Return to work note
Return to work note
Return to work notes are uninsured services not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan and require a fee. Our staff will inform you of the cost, which must be paid prior to receiving the note.
Insurance forms
Insurance forms
Insurance forms requested from your physician are considered uninsured services and are not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. A fee will be charged for completing these forms, which must be paid before submission.
Employment Documentation
Employment Documentation
Employment documentation requested from your physician is an uninsured service and is not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. A fee will be charged for this service, which must be paid prior to receiving the documentation.
Attending physician's statement
Attending physician's statement
An Attending Physician's Statement is an uninsured service not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. A fee will be charged for completing this statement, which must be paid before it is provided.
Fitness Forms
Fitness Forms
Fitness forms requested from your physician are uninsured services not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. A fee will be charged for completing these forms, which must be paid prior to receiving them.
Transfer of medical records
Transfer of medical records
Transfer of medical records is an uninsured service and is not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. A fee will be charged for the transfer, which must be paid before the records are released.
Out of Province visits
Out of Province visits
Patients from other provinces will be requested a fee for service up front. This fee will be reimbursed to them by the clinic upon receipt of fee from their province or they can seek reimbursement from their provider directly. Patients from Quebec must seek their reimbursement from their Provincial Health Insurance Board (RAMQ)
Out of Country visits
Out of Country visits
Patients will be billed for the visit. They may get reimbursement from their Insurance Provider.
