The Parental Leave Program provides fee-for-service physicians who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria with maternity, paternity, and adoption leave benefits. Eligible physicians receive a monthly benefit payment of $2,000 per week to a maximum of 26 consecutive weeks.

The benefit period normally begins the week of the date of birth. In the case of a baby being detained in hospital, the start of the benefit period may be deferred until the release date. In the case of adoption, the benefit period will begin the week that the care of the child (five years of age or younger) is assumed. Physicians can continue to bill fee-for-service while participating in the Parental Leave Program to a maximum of $1,200 per week.

To apply for parental leave benefits or to find more details on this program please visit My Account.

If you have any questions, please contact NBMS Member Services.