Finance

When a doctor treats an injured worker, the WCB pays the doctor 111% of the rate set by provincial health insurer. But last month, the WCB announced that as of August 26, doctors who treat injured workers will only be paid 100% of the rate, losing the 11% premium.

A tax judge has ruled that a fee-sharing arrangement between a medical clinic and its physicians should not be considered a taxable service, overruling the CRA’s attempts to collect sales tax on the fees.

Dr. Kristyn Insley had closed her medical aesthetics business and had her medical corporation declare bankruptcy, resulting in patients losing thousands of dollars on pre-bought services.

Under the new agreement, the maximum benefit amount has been increased from $1,300 a week to $2,000 a week. In addition, income earned while on leave is now capped at $3,000 rather than $1,300.

Back in my day, in the U.K., I got a government grant, and my tuition fees were paid. Nowadays the debt load of new grads is hundreds of thousands of dollars depending on province. Let’s look at solutions.

When it comes to shopping for a vehicle, is it better to buy or lease? That all depends on the type of vehicle, your driving patterns and how long you intend to keep your vehicles.

Additionally, 83% say wait times for surgeries, specialist appointments, and diagnostic tests have worsened, while 59% say the government has not fulfilled its promise to end hallway medicine.

The agency says it will be focusing on the top billing providers, providers who participate in PPNs and providers sanctioned by the regulatory colleges.