Frequently Asked Questions

Policy for Patients Wishing to Switch Care Providers

All physicians and allied health professionals at the Haliburton Family Medical Centre and Haliburton Highlands Family Health Team work as a collaborative team.  We combine our collective knowledge and regularly consult other physicians and allied health professionals in our office when medically warranted to provide patients with the best care experience possible.

Because of this team approach, patients wishing to leave their primary care physician will be leaving the team. 

If you have any concerns with your care you are welcome to speak to our manager and executive director, Kim Robinson, via email at kim.robinson@hhfht.com or via telephone at 705-457-1212, ext. 368.

Uninsured medical services, are services that are not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan, and may be charged directly to the patient (or third party).  Examples include copies and/or transmission of medical records, completion of forms (physicals for school, camps, pre-school, daycare, university and other educational institutions), back to work notes, sick notes, insurance certificates, driver’s medicals, aviation medicals, etc.

Please make sure before any appointment, that staff are aware of any forms that you require to be completed.  Staff will let you know the cost ahead of time.  Payment is due at time of visit.

Uninsured Services (not covered by OHIP)

There are a number of exemptions when charging for the completion of a third party report form. The following list contains some of the common forms that a physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant is not permitted to charge for its completion:

• Application for Accessible Parking Permit
• Transit forms for the Disabled
• Permanent Resident Card Forms
• Request for Birth Certificate Forms
• Children’s Aid Society Forms (on behalf of a child)
• Canadian Passport Application
• Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Forms (e.g., Limited Use, Assistive Devices, etc.)

Excision of Lesions

Face or Neck………………………………………………………………………$50.00 (2 lesions $65.00, 3 or > $85.00)

Other Areas………………………………………………………………………..$45.00 (2 lesions $55, 3 or > $65)

Skin Tags…………………………………………………………………………..$35.00 (4 or > $45.00)

Cryotherapy Treatment………………………………………………………………$15.00 per visit

(Non-plantar warts, cosmetic)

Chart Summary………………………………………………………………………….$25.00 – $50.00

Drivers Medical Examination……………………………………………………..$100.00 **

Pilot Medicals……………………………………………………………………………$125.00 **

Mantoux/TB Skin Test (For employment/volunteer only)……………..$30.00/step

Immunization rendered solely for the purpose of

Travel outside of Canada……………………………………………………………$10.00/injection

Cortisone Injection…………………………………………………………………….$18.00

Ear Syringe (not medically necessary)………………………………………..$15.00

**Travel Advice…………………………………………………………………………..$75.00/30 minutes

Completion of forms associated with patient physicals;

Schools/Camps……………………………………………………………………$29.00

Admission for schools, camps, pre-school, daycare,

University or other educational institution………………………………..$29.00

Pre-employment certification

of fitness/fitness clubs or hospital/nursing

home employees………………………………………………………………….$38.00

Revenue Canada, Federal Disability Tax Credit………………………..$75.00

Children’s Aid Society Application for Foster

Parent………………………………………………………………………………….$59.00

Medical Certificate Employment Insurance

Sickness Benefits (INS5140)…………………………………………………..$40.00

Travel Cancellation Insurance Form…………………………………………$39.00

Life Insurance Death Certificate……………………………………………….$49.00

Medical Certificate – EI Compassionate Care Benefits………………..$56.00

Transfer of Patient Records…………………………………………………………..$30.00 for 1^st 20 pages, $0.25/page

Transfer to CD……………………………………………………………………….$30.00

For a family of 3 or more………………………………………………………….$70.00

Missed Appointments……………………………………………………………………$25.00-$50.00

Notes

Back to work/school, sick note, daycare note……………………………..$20.00

Prescriptions for physiotherapy, orthotics, massage

(Without an appointment)………………………………………………………$20.00

Prescription Renewal (see below)…………………………………………………..$10.00

Please Note: Many of our physicians are charging for late, or last minute, requests for prescription renewals without an appointment.

This list is not all inclusive. If you have a form that is not listed above, please check with the receptionist when booking your appointment.

Please see the link below, or  visit a ServiceOntario centre,  for instructions on renewing your Health Card.  Your Health Card must be valid and be presented at every visit to the clinic.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/health-card-renewal-replacement-and-cancellation#section-0