The Ontario Medical Association Dues Act states that:
1. (1) This Act applies to physicians who are legally qualified medical practitioners and who are engaged in the practice of medicine in Ontario or who conduct health research in Ontario. 1991, c.51, s.1 (1).
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(2) This Act does not apply to interns or residents who are engaged in the practice of medicine in Ontario or who conduct health research in Ontario only as employees of a public hospital under the Public Hospitals Act. 1991, c.51, s.1 (2).
Member dues
2. Every physician who is a member of the Ontario Medical Association shall pay the Association’s dues and assessments. 1991, c. 51, s. 2.
Non-member payments
3. (1) Every physician who is not a member of the Ontario Medical Association shall pay the Association amounts equal to the dues and assessments that the Association would charge if the physician were a member.
Therefore, as you can see, all physicians practicing medicine must pay OMA dues with few exceptions, as listed. There is no exception made for physicians who do not bill OHIP. This is true even if the physician in question is not a member of the OMA.
JENNIFER GOLD
Legal Counsel
jennifer.gold@oma.org
