What is the Governments policy regarding payment for PSA testing?
When a man has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is receiving treatment, or is being followed after treatment for the disease, the PSA test is available at no charge to the patient through the hospital or community laboratory service. When a Health Care Provider suspects prostate cancer because of a man’s history and/or the results of his physical examination (including digital rectal examination), PSA testing is available at no charge to the patient through the hospital or community laboratory service. In men without symptoms (screening), PSA testing is not paid for by the provincial health plan. A man can have the PSA test if he is willing to pay for the test himself. However, it is hoped he will make this decision only after discussion with his Health Care Provider.
