MLR FAQs
- Early reimbursement pre-authorized debit: mid-April.
- Annual pre-authorized debit: mid-May.
- Monthly pre-authorized debit: quarterly installments about one month after the end of each quarter.
- For additional information on your CMPA fee payment method, call the CMPA at 1-800-267-6522. If you have withdrawn your consent for this transfer of information, you need to give the Alberta Medical Association a copy of your CMPA acknowledgment form before we can reimburse you. (CMPA will give you this form.)
- As a benefit for members, the AMA can reimburse you in mid April before the CMPA debits your account on May 1.
- To participate, you must have met program eligibility requirements by December 31 and have enrolled in the CMPA’s annual pre-authorized debit. Learn about eligibility for this benefit
- If you are a new physician or participating in Alberta’s Early Reimbursement for the first time, you must enroll by contacting CMPA.
- Reimbursements received through the MLR program must be declared as income for tax purposes.
- You may continue to claim your CMPA fees as allowed under the current tax regulations.
- For more information about tax implications, please contact your accountant.
- We will not send you a tax receipt.
- Log into your AMA Member Dashboard to select a direct deposit payment option to ensure that your reimbursement arrives before the CMPA debits your bank account.
- Or complete the Payment Request Form and return with a void cheque.
For questions about your CMPA fees or CMPA payment method call toll-free: 1-800-267-6522.
