Please note: The following resources for physicians and patients on non-insured services were created in 2005. While the principles still hold true, it is important for physicians to ensure third-party billing is based on current market value. It’s also important to note that the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) was enacted after these documents were created. The act sets out what fees a physician can charge for processing a patient’s request for their own health information.
Resources for physicians and patients
Doctors Nova Scotia receives many requests from physicians looking for more information on non-insured services. The following may be of help to members:
- Medical notes
Physicians can use this template letter to inform employers about the impact of requiring medical notes from employees who miss work due to illness, and to request a change in the requesting company’s policy.
Download medical notes template
- Guidelines for Medical-Legal Reports
Lawyers often ask physicians to provide medical-legal reports. This document outlines the obligations of the physician and lawyer, rules around payment and fees, and the type of content that should be included.
Download guidelines for medical-legal reports
- Physicians' Guide to Billing for Non-insured Services
This comprehensive guide is designed to help members carry out direct billing for non-insured services in an efficient and professional manner.
Download the Physicians' Guide to Billing for Non-insured Services
- Patient’s Guide to Non-insured Services: Services not paid by MSI
This pamphlet can be used to introduce or clarify non-insured services to patients.
Download the Patient's Guide to Non-insured Services
- Non-insured services poster
This poster is suitable for display in waiting areas or examination rooms/offices to help introduce or reinforce the idea of non-insured services to patients.
Download the non-insured services poster
- Non-insured services fee information for patients
This template is available to physicians to customize for their own practice and provide to their patients after an office visit.
Download the non-insured services fee information for patients