Uninsured Services
Schroeder Ambulatory Centre is proud to operate a not-for-profit community surgical and diagnostic centre, offering a variety of services in a comfortable and accessible community setting.
Most of these services are covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Program (OHIP).
Based on their professional judgement and your unique health needs, a health care provider may provide options for an additional or enhanced test, service or medical device that is not covered by OHIP. These recommendations are always based on best practice and clinical guidelines. In these cases, you may choose to pay an additional fee for the non-insured option.
Prices for the uninsured services and options offered at our Schroeder Ambulatory Centre are listed in the document linked below.
Patients always have the option to receive only the services and options covered by OHIP. They are high-quality and reliable. There is no pressure to purchase non-insured services. Doing so will not affect the way you are treated, your wait-time, or your access to the insured services in any way.
These decisions should be made in close consultation with your health service provider. You are encouraged to ask them questions about your unique circumstances and needs so you have all the information you need to make the right decision for you.
As a not-for-profit organization, Schroeder Ambulatory Centre seeks to keep our prices for uninsured services low while covering our costs. We are proud to support access to quality care in our community.
If you believe you may have been charged for an insured service or for preferential access to an insured service, you can contact the Ontario Ministry of Health’s Protecting Access to Public Healthcare Program by e-mail at protectpublichealthcare@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-888-662-6613.
Fees, Billing and Payments
At Schroeder Ambulatory Centre, some health care services may require payment depending on your coverage. We strive to inform you of any costs in advance and will review your payment options with you.
Coverage Types
Ontario Health Insurance (OHIP)
If you have a valid Ontario Health Card, most services are covered by OHIP.
Please refer to Uninsured Services for details about our uninsured services.
Out-of-Province Health Coverage
If your health card is from another Canadian province or territory, most services are covered through reciprocal agreements. Please provide your provincial/territorial health card number at the time of scheduling your visit.
No Canadian Health Coverage or Private Insurance
If you do not have Canadian health insurance, you will be required to pay all estimated fees in advance. Fees may apply to: appointments and assessments, diagnostic tests and procedures, treatments and follow-up visits, assistive devices and medications.
Payment Information
If your Ontario Health Insurance our Out-of-Province Health Coverage is invalid or incomplete, you will be billed directly for services received. Payment is due upon receipt of your invoice.
We accept debit and credit cards, both in person and online.