Physicians are entitled to charge patients an annual fee that covers uninsured services.

On occasion, a service that is normally insured by Manitoba Health is provided on an uninsured basis, e.g., a surgical procedure performed on a US citizen or a medical examination conducted for travel purposes, etc.

Physicians are permitted to charge their patients for the cost of supplies when providing uninsured services. This section provides details on what you can and can’t charge for.

Physicians can charge patients for missed appointments. This section provides details on the process.

Preparing a​“sick note” – a letter from the physician to an employer, an educational institution, or otherwise – to be used by a patient as proof of their illness is not an insured service.

The Excluded Services Regulation of the Health Services Insurance Act lists various medical services, which are not insured under the provincial health plan. Immunizations and examinations for the purpose of travel, employment and emigration are excluded services.

Physicians in Manitoba play an important role in maintaining the safety of roadways throughout the province. Physicians, along with other healthcare professionals, have a legislated responsibility to report medically unfit drivers to Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI).

A patient’s medical record is generally the legal property of the physician or clinic that prepared the record; however, the patient has rights to the record as well.

Physicians used to receive many patient requests to​“guarantee” passport applications. Read this article for advice.

A patient may elect to undergo an uninsured surgical procedure at the same time that they are scheduled for an insured surgical procedure. Read this article for details on how to bill.

Reciprocal billing agreements between the provinces (except for Quebec) allow physicians to submit claims to Manitoba Health for most services provided to out-of-province patients.