for uninsured services - Saskatchewan Medical Association

SECTION A2:THIRD PARTY SERVICES AT RATES NEGOTIATED WITH THESASKATCHEWAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONThis section consists of services that may be requested by a variety of Provincial and Federal agencies. Theservices listed in this section are not insured under the Medical Care Insurance Act and are, therefore not paid byMSB. They are, however, paid for by the agencies who request these services at fixed rates negotiated with theSaskatchewan Medical Association. Unless otherwise noted, these services should be charged directly to theagency requesting the service.A. SASKATCHEWAN JUSTICE1. Appearance as a material witness for the Crown in criminal proceedings (effective January 1997)Testimony in courtFor first court appearance during fiscal year Spec GP589A - first hour or part thereof ............................ ....................................... .............. $175.00 $150.00- for each subsequent 15 minutes or major portion thereof, add (917A) .......... $40.00 35.00For subsequent court appearance590A - first hour or part thereof ............................ ...................................... ............... $200.00 $175.00- for each subsequent 15 minutes or major portion thereof, add (917A) .......... $45.00 40.00i. Payment for preparation, pre-trial briefing, waiting time and/ortravel time is included in the testimony fee.ii. When submitting your claim, please include a statement as towhether this is a first or "subsequent" appearance during the currentyear (April 1 to March 31). An increased fee will be paid forany subsequent testimony during that fiscal year. Fees for payment as an"expert" witness are negotiable.iii. Cancellation Notice ....................................................................... ............... $150.00 $125.00Failure to give notification of adjournment or cancellationto the practitioners' offices by noon of the work day prior to thedate of the scheduled court appearance (a "flat rate fee will be paid)Reimbursement of Expenses580A i. Meal allowances (At Public Service Commission rates)- breakfast ............................................................................................................................$8.00- lunch .................................................................................................................................$13.00- supper ...............................................................................................................................$17.00581A ii. Accommodation (max/night - receipt required) ...................................................................$65.00582A iii. Travel- commercial carrier (receipt required) ....................................................................... Cost- private vehicle, per km- below 54 th parallel ...................................................................................................$0.1750- above 54 th parallel .................................................................................................. $0.1886- taxi (receipt required) .......................................................................................................... CostMedical Documentation - requested by Lawyer583A (i) Letter .................................................................................................................................$100.00This is a factual report on past health and/or current conditionbased on review of office and/or hospital recordswhich summarizes of the history, symptomatology, investigation,therapy, and resultsSMA Fee Guide A 8April 1, 2012