# What If I Don't Have OHIP

Most lab testing is covered for OHIP patients(patients with an Ontario Health Card). &#x20;

* If you do not have OHIP, the lab will charge you an additional fee for lab testing. The [fees](https://teletest.ca/blog/cost-of-blood-test-in-ontario-canada/?utm_campaign=faq) vary between lab providers and the panel you select.  For example, lab testing for urine-only STIs is approximately $45, and approximately $70 with bloodwork.&#x20;
* Treatment of transmissible infections is covered with your secure messaging fee. &#x20;
* Medications necessary for treatment are not included, and you would have to pay fees from the pharmacy as those are separate from TeleTest.&#x20;

If you have additional questions or would like a consultation with one of our physicians, you can purchase a separate consultation and request a time when our physicians will contact you.

If you are a **student with UHIP or a visitor with private insurance**, you can complete the testing at the lab(like Lifelabs or Dynacare) by paying out of pocket. You can then submit the lab receipt to your insurance provider for reimbursement.

#### COMMON QUESTIONS

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<summary>I am from another province but currently in Ontario. Can I use my provincial health card instead of OHIP for TeleTest services?</summary>

TeleTest **charges for access to messaging a physician** (real-time chat or via Secure Mail). When you select your test panel, you will be provided with a link in our patient portal to book a time to securely message a physician or correspond with a doctor through asynchronous Secure Mail. The payment **does NOT cover the actual cost of medication or lab tests**. However, the actual cost of the lab test is often covered by your normal insurance, **like OHIP**. Any **uninsured lab tests** in your selected panel will be marked with a **"$" symbol**, indicating they require out-of-pocket payment.

The **health card field during registration is intended for OHIP, as TeleTest currently only operates in Ontario**. If you have an **out-of-province health card**, you can **leave this space blank** and proceed with registration. You can still order a test panel and receive a lab requisition **if you are physically present in Ontario during the consultation**, but you will need to **check with the lab you visit** to confirm whether your provincial health insurance covers the test.

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<summary>Can I still get my tests done if I don’t have a health card?</summary>

TeleTest **charges for access to messaging a physician**(real-time chat or via Secure Mail). When you select your test panel, you will be provided with a link in our patient portal to book a time to securely message a physician or correspond with a doctor through asynchronous Secure Mail. The payment **does NOT cover the actual cost of medication or lab tests**. However, the actual cost of the lab test is often covered by your normal insurance, **like OHIP**. Any **uninsured lab tests** in your selected panel will be marked with a **"$" symbol**, indicating they require out-of-pocket payment.&#x20;

The **health card field during registration is intended for OHIP, as TeleTest currently only operates in Ontario**. If you do not have a healthcard, you can **leave this space blank** and proceed with registration. You can still order a test panel and receive a lab requisition **if you are physically present in Ontario during the consultation.** You can then complete the testing at a local lab like Lifelabs or Dynacare by directly paying the fees at the lab. You can see the approximate lab costs [here](https://teletest.ca/blog/cost-of-blood-test-in-ontario-canada/).

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