Is ADHD assessment covered by provincial health plans?

Coverage depends on the province, provider type, and setting. In many provinces, assessments done by physicians within the public system may be covered, but wait times can be long and assessments may be more limited in scope. Assessments by psychologists or private clinics are often not fully covered and may involve out of pocket costs. Clinicians usually encourage patients to ask directly about what is included, what documentation is provided, and whether follow up care is part of the assessment. Confusion around coverage is common and reflects system complexity, not patient misunderstanding.