Reimbursement of Annual Fees
This policy has been developed to outline the circumstances in which reimbursement of annual fees may be authorized and how the reimbursement will be paid.
Introduction
Registration with the College requires the payment of annual fees. If a registrant is absent from their practice during the year for which they have already paid their fees, they may be entitled to reimbursement for a portion of those fees in certain circumstances.
Policy
Upon written application by the registrant, the College may agree to reimburse a portion of the annual registration fees, prorated on a quarterly or 6-month basis, if the physician is absent from their practice for any of the following reasons:
- Parental leave;
- Illness
- Educational leave of 6 months or longer;
- Humanitarian work for 6 months or longer; or,
- Retirement
Where reasons (1) or (2) above completely remove a registrant from their practice, during which time they are not in receipt of income or replacement income (including, but not limited to, a stipend from the Medical Society of PEI, Employment Insurance benefits, and/or disability benefits), after the last day of each quarter (i.e., March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31) the College, upon being notified in writing that the registrant has not been able to practice during the preceding quarter, shall reimburse to that registrant one quarter of the annual registration fee less an administration fee of $125.00.
Where reasons (3), (4), or (5) above completely remove a registrant from their practice, during which time they are not in receipt of income or replacement income (including, but not limited to, a stipend from the Medical Society of PEI, Employment Insurance benefits, and/or disability benefits), after the last day of a 6 month leave, the College, upon being notified in writing that the registrant has not been able to practice during the preceding 6 months, shall reimburse to that registrant one half of the annual registration fee less an administration fee of $125.00. If the registrant continues to be absent from their practice for longer than 6 months, after the last day of each subsequent 3-month period, the College, upon being notified in writing that the registrant has not been able to practice during the preceding 3 months, shall reimburse to that registrant one quarter of the annual registration fee less an administration fee of $125.00.
Document History
Approval Date: June 4, 2024