2020-2021 Northern Physician Retention Initiative

2020-2021 Northern Physician Retention Initiative

The 2020-21 application form for the Northern Physician Retention Initiative is currently available on the ministry webpage. Again this year, payments will be processed through the OHIP claims payment system and deposited in the bank account associated with your OHIP...
Ministry of Health changes to K065 and K066

Ministry of Health changes to K065 and K066

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has provided updated information in relation to INFOBulletin 4636 (Periodic Oculo-Visual Assessments for Social Assistance Recipients). For more details please click on the link below. OHIP – Bulletins – Health Care...
New Temporary Virtual Care K-Code

New Temporary Virtual Care K-Code

To continue supporting the government’s efforts in response to the COVID-19 outbreak in Ontario, the Ministry of Health (ministry) and the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) have reached an agreement to temporarily fund payments that are equivalent to the rates in...
Ministry of Health Virtual Care Bulletins

Ministry of Health Virtual Care Bulletins

Virtual care is an important change and development in Ontario, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual care helps to ensure patients continue to services and support during the pandemic. In an effort to streamline procedures for healthcare professionals The Ministry of...

Kaplan Board of Arbitration Award Year 4-Technical Fees Increase

Effective April 1, 2020, all technical fees listed in the Schedule of Benefits for Physician. Services have been increased by the global rate of 3.54%. Due to the staged implementation of the technical fee increases, a Medical Claims Adjustment (MADJ) is required to...
Ministry of Health – COVID-19 Advance Payment Program Bulletin

Ministry of Health – COVID-19 Advance Payment Program Bulletin

“The Ministry of Health recognizes that physicians are essential partners in the fight against COVID-19. The ministry is committed to working with physicians who have been affected by the outbreak, including those who are unable to deliver their regular types of...