Privately funded health care
Navigating privately-funded appointments
Please click on the service in which you would like to engage to learn more.
MD appointments for patients without OHIP or who are Outside Ontario at the time of consultation
Scope of MD Appointments
Our MDs do 1-on-1 consultations and host Group Counselling Sessions.
OHIP Eligibility vs Private-Funding
Those ineligible for OHIP-Funded care with the MD:
a) Don’t have OHIP OR
b) Are physically outside of Ontario at the time of appointment
These patients can still engage in MD Services by paying privately.
Those eligible for OHIP-Funded care with the MD:
a) have a valid OHIP card AND
b) physically within Ontario at the time of their appointment AND
c) have a referral from and MD or Nurse Practitioner
Engaging in MD Services with Private-Funding
If you decide that you would like to engage in MD Services privately, you can:
- Email team@ibfmed.ca and request a 1st appointment with the MD for one of our Treated Conditions.
- Our staff will email you an invoice for the service.
- Once the invoice is paid, you will receive a questionnaire to complete before your appointment.
- Once the questionnaire is complete, you will receive a link to book the appointment.
Please note that all follow-up with the MD and Group Counselling Sessions require payment before the service is rendered. Patients cannot participate in Group Counselling without having been assessed by the MD 1-on-1 ahead of time. Please read more about What to Expect from your Medical Assessments. Please be aware of our Office Policies before booking and attending appointments.
Occupational therapy appointments
Scope of OT Appointments
Our OT conducts 1-on-1 appointments virtually. Patients may engage in OT Services without having consulted the MD. Our OT helps patients through the same Treated Conditions our MD does, but 1-on-1 with patients rather than in a group session. Our OT can also help you with other issues within the scope of Occupational therapy.
Private-Funding
OT services are never funded by OHIP, irrespective of where you are physically located or whether you have OHIP.
Engaging in OT
If you decide that you would like to engage in OT services, you can:
- Pick the 1st appointment type that applies to your situation in our Booking Page.
- Our staff will send you a questionnaire to complete before your appointment. This will help you get the most out of your session and allow you to cover more ground.
- To attend your scheduled appointment, you will follow the instructions found in our Preparing for your Appointment page.
- You will receive the invoice for your appointment after your session which is due upon receipt.
Please be aware of our Office Policies before booking and attending appointments.
Psychotherapy appointments
Scope of Psychotherapy Appointments
Our Psychotherapist conducts 1-on-1 appointments virtually. Patients may engage in Psychotherapy Services without having consulted the MD. Our Psychotherapist offers many therapies and treats many conditions to help you realize a better version of yourself. You can learn more about the scope of work of our psychotherapist here.
Private-Funding
Psychotherapy services are never funded by OHIP, irrespective of where you are physically located or whether you have OHIP.
Engaging in Psychotherapy
If you decide that you would like to engage in Psychotherapy services, you can:
- Pick the appointment type “1st Psychotherapy Appointment” in our Booking Page.
- Our staff will send you a questionnaire to complete before your appointment. This will help you get the most out of your session and allow you to cover more ground.
- To attend your scheduled appointment, you will follow the instructions found in our Preparing for your Appointment page.
- You will receive the invoice for your appointment after your session which is due upon receipt.
Please be aware of our Office Policies before booking and attending appointments.
Overview of our privately-funded services for those with and without OHIP
If you have OHIP and are within Ontario, the government will fund many services. Click on the boxes relevant to you to learn more.
