Upcoming deadline(s) to note:
- March 31, 2026: Each eligible family physician must sign and submit the declaration of eligibility to activate the new Comprehensive Family Practice (CFP) fee code beginning April 1, 2026
- March 31, 2026: Contribution deadline to a chosen retirement vehicle (for physicians with 5+ years of service)
- March 31, 2026: Opt-in deadline for the 2024–25 Physician Retirement Fund
| Program (alphabetically) | Action for physicians | Payment date* |
| Annual preceptor payment | Application process will launch fall of 2026 | Dec. 2026 |
| CMPA Premium Reimbursement (Q4) | None | Feb. 28, 2026 |
| CMPA Premium Reimbursement (Q1) | None | May 31, 2026 |
| CMPA Premium Reimbursement (Q2) | None | Aug. 31, 2026 |
| CMPA Premium Reimbursement (Q3) | None | Nov. 2026 |
| Collaborative Practice Incentive Program |
| Oct. 2026 |
| Continuing medical education/professional development (CME or CPD) | None | May 2026 |
| EMR (Envelope A payments) | None | Monthly |
| Electronic Medical Record (EMR B & C) | Application process will launch spring 2026 | Nov. 2026 |
| Fee-for-service rostering grant | None | June 2026 |
Need assistance? Contact retirement.fund@novascotia.ca |
| May - June 2026 |
| Rural Specialist Practice Support (Tier 2 – $16,000) | None | Dec. 2026 |
| Specialist Practice Support (Tier 1 – $25,000) | Application process will launch in fall 2026 | Dec. 2026 |
| Surgical Assist Payments | None | Sept. 2026 |
*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) incentives@doctorsns.com email. 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
For more information contact: incentives@doctorsns.com