Health Insurance

We are a private practice nutritional counselling service by Registered Nutritionists and Registered Dietitians, and therefore, not covered by OHIP, MSI, Medicare, AHCIP, Medical Care Plan, MSP, MCP, PEI Health, RAMQ, Saskatchewan Health or Manitoba Health.

That said, however, you may be eligible to file a tax claim for the services of a nutritionist or dietitian.

No, at this time we do not offer direct billing.

That said, because our fees tend to be lower than those of many other services, it allows most of our clients to receive full reimbursement.

Please note: While some services do offer direct billing, the fees they charge for the initial session are typically higher, resulting in some out-of-pocket costs for the client.

A number of health insurance plans and extended healthcare benefits offer annual registered dietitian and/or registered nutritionist coverage.

Please check with your insurance provider to see if you have nutritionist or dietitian coverage as part of your benefits. Many of JM Nutrition clients have this coverage while others do not.

Tip: If you’re planning on checking yourself by going online to your health insurance company website, you will often find the coverage listed under paramedical services.

Your insurance coverage for a nutritionist or dietitian depends on the type of plan you have with your employer. Frequently, employers provide such coverage, though not all.

Which insurance companies typically provide nutritionist and/or dietitian coverage?

• BlueCross and/or BlueShield
• Canada Life
• Co-operators
• Desjardins
• Great-West
• Green Shield Canada
• Industrial Alliance
• Manulife
• OTIP
• Sun Life
• and more

Please note: Exclusions apply. As always, it is important to check with your insurance provider to see if you have coverage before scheduling a free consultation or booking an appointment. 

It’s quite simple. An invoice is provided upon the completion of each session and after payment has been made. It can then be submitted for reimbursement.