Rocket Doctor may offer publicly funded Ontario appointments when eligible slots are available, while TelePlus Care offers a published private fee of $45 outside Alberta. Competitor pricing is an estimate and should be confirmed before booking.
Key takeaways
- TelePlus Care lists $45 outside Alberta for an online doctor's-note assessment.
- Rocket Doctor's Ontario access and cost depend on current funding, eligibility, and appointment availability.
- Both services require a real assessment; a note is not guaranteed.
How we compared these services
We looked at published pricing, appointment access, licensing, assessment format, document delivery, and how clearly each provider explains its terms. This is a practical comparison, not a clinical ranking.
Online sick-note services compared
TelePlus Care
Best for a clear private fee outside AlbertaCanadian-licensed doctor assessment, phone or secure video, electronic note when clinically appropriate.
Rocket Doctor
Best for eligible funded Ontario appointmentsFunding and appointment availability vary. Confirm the current option and eligibility before relying on a free-visit estimate.
Maple
Best for people already using a membershipPricing depends on membership, province, and visit type. The final amount appears before payment.
Medinote
Best for a dedicated sick-note workflowPublic pricing can change. Confirm the current fee, appointment format, and delivery timing at checkout.
Competitor prices are estimates from publicly available information and can change by province, appointment type, health-card eligibility, membership, and date. Confirm the final price before payment.
At-a-glance comparison
Rocket Doctor can be worth checking first if you have an eligible Ontario health card and a funded appointment is available. TelePlus Care may be simpler when you want a private appointment with the outside-Alberta fee shown before booking. Prices and availability change, so confirm both at checkout.
- TelePlus Care: $45 outside Alberta (published estimate).
- Rocket Doctor: $0 for some eligible funded visits; paid visits are often estimated around $50–$75 when funding is unavailable.
- Appointment format: phone or secure video options can vary by provider and clinician.
- Outcome: neither service guarantees a sick note before assessment.
When Rocket Doctor may be the better first check
Rocket Doctor may suit Ontario patients who qualify for a publicly funded virtual visit and can wait for an available appointment. Confirm that the current service covers your reason for visiting and that a note can be discussed during the appointment.
When TelePlus Care may be the simpler option
TelePlus Care is a private virtual clinic with a $45 outside-Alberta doctor's-note assessment listed before booking. It can be a practical choice when you are outside Alberta, need a clear flat fee, or cannot find a suitable funded slot.
What to bring to either appointment
Prepare the first day you missed, your expected return date, your symptoms, and any form from work, school, or an insurer. The doctor can document only what the assessment supports and may suggest the safest next step if a note is not appropriate.
- Absence dates and expected return date
- Employer, school, or insurer form
- Medication list and relevant health history
- A quiet place for a private phone or video visit
Questions patients ask
Is Rocket Doctor free in Ontario?
Some Ontario appointments may be publicly funded for eligible patients, but availability and eligibility change. Check Rocket Doctor's current booking page for the appointment options offered to you.
What does TelePlus Care charge outside Alberta?
TelePlus Care lists $45 outside Alberta for the doctor's-note assessment. Review the booking screen for the current price and terms.
Which service is more likely to issue a note?
Neither service can promise one. A Canadian-licensed doctor decides after reviewing your symptoms and dates.
Get your sick note online
Book a virtual assessment with a Canadian-licensed doctor. A note is provided only when clinically appropriate.