Foot Care & Your Insurance
TIPS ABOUT YOUR INSURANCE COVERAGE:
1) Most Alberta seniors 65 and over are unaware that they may qualify for "Alberta Group 66 (Senior's Health Benefit)" coverage. Home visits can be covered for up to $200/year with a doctor's note that says "in home nursing foot care."
2) Some Alberta seniors with "Group 66" coverage can also qualify for "special needs assistance" and receive a further $30/treatment/month rebate for care. All we need is your Alberta Health Care Number and your receipt provided to direct bill them quickly for you.
3) Using direct billing (except Alberta Group 66), you usually do not have to pay the entire cost out of pocket at the time of service (if covered by your plan). You pay only what your insurance company doesn't. Therefore, there's no need to wait on your reimbursement cheque.
4) If your nurse is a provider, you know they've already been background checked by your insurance company. Therefore, making sure they are legally licensed in Alberta and in good standing with their regulatory body.
What's the difference between being a "provider" and on the "provider list?"
Provider: We can direct bill your insurance company
Provider List: You can find my name on the "approved provider list." Therefore, allowing you to easily bill your insurance company yourself
We are Currently Medical Providers for:
* Eligible Alberta Blue Cross Plans
* Alberta Blue Cross "Group 66" Plans (Senior's Health Benefit)
* Medivie Federal Plans (RCMP, Veterans and Military Personnel)
* Refugees (with a "Intern Federal Health" Form)
* Workers' Compensation Board-WCB (with case worker approval)
*AISH (with case worker approval)
*Public Guardians (with approvals in place)
You Can Find us on Your Medical Provider List for:
* CanadaLife
* GreenShield
* ManuLife
* Sunlife
Do I need a Doctor's Note?
Some insurance companies may need a doctor's note to provide coverage, but we do not need one to provide care for you