Uninsured Services at Whyte Ave Medical Centre
At Whyte Ave Medical Centre, most of your healthcare is covered under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). However, some services are not insured by AHCIP and may require an additional fee. We believe in transparency—so here’s a clear overview of uninsured medical services in Edmonton and what you can expect at our clinic.
📄 Forms, Letters & Reports
Certain documents requested by employers, schools, or insurance providers are not covered by AHCIP.
Examples include:
• Sick notes for work or school
• Insurance and disability forms
• Medical-legal reports
• Fitness-to-work or return-to-work notes
• Disability tax credit forms
🚗 Driver’s Medical Examinations
Some driver’s license applications require a medical exam, which is not covered by provincial health insurance.
• Commercial driver’s licenses (Class 1, 2, 4, 6)
• Senior driver medicals (when requested by Alberta Transportation)
💉 Procedures Not Covered by AHCIP
While most medical procedures are insured, some elective or non-essential services are not.
Examples include:
• Travel vaccinations and travel health consultations
• Cosmetic procedures (e.g., skin tag removal, Botox for wrinkles)
• Elective procedures (e.g., circumcision, some wart removals)
📞 Administrative & Convenience Services
These services fall outside of standard insured care:
• Telephone prescription renewals (without an in-person visit)
• Transfer of medical records between clinics
• Missed appointment / no-show fees
• Copies of charts or test results (beyond standard access)
💡 Fee Transparency
Fees for uninsured services are based on the Alberta Medical Association (AMA) guidelines. Our staff will always inform you of any charges before providing these services. Payment is required at the time of service.
📞 Questions About Uninsured Services/Private Services?
We’re here to help. If you’re unsure whether a service is covered by AHCIP, or if you’d like to know more about fees, please contact our clinic team: 📱 Phone: (587) 400 8195 📍 Location: Whyte Ave Medical Centre, 9943 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z1, Edmonton
Please fill out the form, and our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Address : 9943 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1Z1
Phone : (587) 400-8195
Email : [email protected]