Payment calendar

Payment calendar

The payment calendar will help physicians stay on top of what payments are coming, when and what (if anything) they need to do to sign up. 

Upcoming deadline(s) to note:

  • EMR grants B and C; apply by June 30, 2025
ProgramAction for physiciansPayment date*
Retroactive 5% preceptor premium (one-time)Application closed May 23, 2025Summer 2025
Continuing medical education/professional development (CME or CPD) NoneMay 28, 2025
Collaborative Practice Incentive ProgramApplication closed May 23, 2025October 2025
Fee-for-service rostering grantNoneJune 30, 2025
Physician retirement fundSpring application processApril 30, May 14 or May 28, 2025
CMPA Premium Reimbursement (Q2)NoneAug. 31, 2025
Specialist Practice Support (Tier 1 – $25,000)TBDTBD
Electronic Medical Record (EMR B & C)Complete application by June 30, 2025September 2025
Surgical Assist PaymentsNoneSept. 30, 2025
CMPA Premium Reimbursement (Q3)NoneNov. 30, 2025
Rural Specialist Practice Support (Tier 2 – $16,000)NoneDec. 31, 2025
Annual preceptor paymentSummer application processEnd of 2025
CMPA Premium Reimbursement (Q4)NoneFeb. 28, 2026
CMPA Premium Reimbursement (Q1)NoneMay 31, 2026
EMR (Envelope A payments)NoneMonthly

*Payment dates may vary based on Department of Health and Wellness processing. This means payments may be made earlier or later than the stated date.

Frequently asked questions

Q: I didn’t receive notice of the payments that require physician action. What do I do?

A: Check your inbox or junk folder for messages from Doctors Nova Scotia’s (DNS) President. Use keywords, such as the name of the program or incentive.

Q: I checked my inbox and junk folder and don’t see the messages. What next?

A: Contact DNS by emailing info@doctorsns.com. Staff will be able to determine if you have inadvertently unsubscribed from updates or did not receive the member messages.

Q: I don’t see a payment for this incentive. What next?

A: Contact MSI to confirm that the incentive has been paid:

Local phone: 902-496-7011
Toll-free phone: 1-866-553-0585
Local fax: 902-490-2275
Email: MSI_Assessment@medavie.bluecross.ca

Contact

Jessica Moore
Compensation manager, Physician Agreement and Fee Schedule
902-225-1533
1-800-563-3427