Which services provided by Dr. Lewis are covered, and which require out-of-pocket payments?

Services that are not covered by OHIP are called “Uninsured Services” and these services require out-of-pocket payments. The Ontario Medical Association publishes a guide regarding uninsured services and it states “OHIP does not pay for all services that you request from your physician(s). Services that OHIP does not pay for are called ‘uninsured services’ and it is illegal and fraudulent for physicians to bill OHIP for them.” Therefore, you will find that some services, like the completion of forms for school or work, require a payment out of pocket. Most common services such as consultations and follow-up appointments are “insured” services and do not require out-of-pocket payments.

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