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Fee-for-service New Brunswick Medicare payments are made
directly into the account of your choice at any bank, trust company, credit
union, etc. in Canada. Direct deposit eliminates inconveniences caused
by postal disruptions, lost or stolen cheques or the necessity to make
special arrangements if you are away from home. It also assures that your
payment will be available on the due date.
| Q. |
Does direct deposit service involve any expense for
me? |
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No. |
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Must I change my bank or type of account? |
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No, our direct deposit service permits the deposit
of your regular payments into any type of account in any bank, trust
company, credit union, etc. in Canada. |
| Q. |
When will each payment be deposited in my account? |
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Each payment will be deposited on Friday of the regular
payment week. |
| Q. |
What should I do if a deposit is not made on a due
date? |
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First contact your bank. If the bank has not received
the deposit, please contact Medicare at (506) 453-8274. It will be
immediately investigated and the appropriate action will be taken.
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| Q. |
What should I do if I move, change my bank and/or
type of account after accepting this service? |
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To avoid delay of receipt of payment, please notify
Medicare in writing if you move, change your bank and/or type of account.
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| Q. |
Will I receive notification of the amount of deposit? |
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Yes, a Practitioner Payment Reconciliation Statement
will be mailed to you every two weeks. |
Please complete the New
Brunswick Medicare Application for Direct Deposit and return along
with a void cheque to:
Department of Health
Medicare Payments
PO Box 5100
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5G8
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