This program is covered by Nova Scotia Health and is free for people on the Need a Family Practice Registry. If you are being asked for payment, you may be signed into Maple’s pay-for-service app rather than Virtual Care NS. Will I get the same primary care provider each time?
Does using maple cost money?
It’s free to sign up and create an account on Maple; there is only a fee when you need to see a doctor. With your health benefits, you have access to deeply discounted rates, as low as $10 per visit.
Are walk in clinics free in Nova Scotia?
Walk-in Clinics
Fees vary. IMPORTANT: Nova Scotia Health does not bill insurance companies directly for outpatient services. You are responsible for making arrangements to pay your bill for outpatient services before leaving the hospital.
Is Maple covered by MSP?
one visit per day with Maple’s General Practitioners (GPs) through the PC Health app is covered by your provincial health plan ( MSP in B.C., AHCIP in Alberta, Health PEI and OHIP in Ontario).
Does maple work in Nova Scotia?
With Maple, you can see a doctor online in Nova Scotia to resolve many common health concerns. Whether you need a diagnosis, prescription, or simply medical advice online in Nova Scotia, our doctors are accepting consultations for new patients and can assist you, 24/7.
Why do you have to pay for Maple?
Why do I have to pay if I’m Canadian? Fees apply for our general practitioner services that aren’t covered by provincial governments. That being said, fees may not apply if you have benefits coverage through your insurer or employer.
Is Maple free in Canada?
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Registration is free. You’re only charged if you see a doctor. 91% of medical issues are fully resolved after one visit.
Is medical free in Nova Scotia?
All residents of Canada have access to medical care. This is based on their need and regardless of their ability to pay. In Canada, health care is publicly funded by both the federal and provincial governments. Nova Scotia’s Medical Services Insurance (MSI) is the provincial plan.
What is covered under Nova Scotia Health Care?
Nova Scotia’s health insurance programs are designed to provide eligible residents with coverage for medically necessary hospital, medical, dental, prostheses and optometric services with some restrictions.
Do you have to pay for healthcare in Nova Scotia?
The Department of Health and Wellness provides policy direction for the programs. The Hospital Insurance Program is administered directly by the Department of Health and Wellness. The cost of providing these services to Nova Scotians is met through the general revenues of the province. You pay no premiums.
Can I use maple if I have a doctor?
Absolutely! Doctors and nurse practitioners on Maple are able to prescribe almost any medication, excluding controlled substances (although some specialists can prescribe controlled substances in some cases).
Does Maple charge for doctors notes?
Do I have to pay for a doctor’s note? With Maple, there’s no additional charge to get a sick note online outside of the consultation fee. Many doctors you’d see in person charge for sick notes, with prices ranging from $10 to $30.
How do I know if I am covered under MSP?
MSP Account Holders and Spouses can use the online MSP Account Confirmation form to request an MSP Account Confirmation letter which will indicate MSP enrolment status. (This information may also be requested by contacting Health Insurance BC by mail or telephone.)
What to do if you don t have a family doctor in Nova Scotia?
Call 811 to speak to someone if:
811 Staff are available Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
How do I get my name on a doctors list in Nova Scotia?
When a primary care provider is accepting new patients, the practice will either contact you directly, or Nova Scotia Health Authority will contact you. Registration can be completed by calling 8-1-1 if applicant does not have a Nova Scotia health card number or prefers to complete process by phone.
How much do doctors make on maple?
Average Maple Telemedicine Physician yearly pay in Canada is approximately $44,725, which is 56% below the national average.
Is maple covered by Sunlife?
Big news, Canada! Sun Life clients can now instantly see a doctor on Maple right from their phone, tablet or computer for exclusive discounts. Customers can simply log in to the Sun Life app, and click on ‘virtual care’ to sign up today!
What drugs can maple prescribe?
Doctors can prescribe many medications online.
- Accutane. Addyi. Aldactone. Alesse 28. Amlodipine. Amoxicillin. Apri.
- Clindamycin. Clopidogrel. Coreg. Cymbalta. Doxycyline. Dutasteride. Effexor.
- Keppra. Lamictal. Levitra. Levofloxacin. Levonorgestrel. Levothyroxine. Lexapro.
- Prednisone. Promethazine. Seasonique. Seroquel. Sertraline. Simvastatin.
What is 2 free general practitioner consults per year with maple?
CAA Plus
CAA Plus and Corporate members receive two free general practitioner consults per year and Premier members receive five free general practitioner consults per year. Members can begin accessing the new benefit February 1, 2022 using their CAA membership card number at www.caasco.com/maple.
How much does a doctor visit cost in Canada?
That being said, you can expect a walk-in clinic visit to cost an average of $100CDN. This may be higher or lower but this is an average estimate of what most patients are likely to be charged.
How much does private doctors cost?
Book an appointment
30-minute appointment – £140. 45-minute appointment – £200. 60-minute appointment – £250.