You may be struggling to choose between Rocket Doctor and Maple when looking to connect to a healthcare provider. Well, there are some important differences.
This guide should help you make the right decision when it comes to your health.
How much do they cost?
For both Rocket Doctor and Maple, the cost of an online appointment depends on the Province you reside in and the service you require. As much as possible Rocket Doctor strives to provide your care within the publicly funded healthcare system.
Maple
Some services covered by OHIP
Including all specialist services and some primary care services
From $74 for a one-off, primary care consultation
Subscription service available
For families and patients with more regular healthcare needs.
All services covered
At Rocket Doctor if you have a valid BC Health card all primary and specialist care is completely covered by your provincial health
All services covered by Alberta Health
With Rocket Doctor if you have a valid Alberta Health card all, primary and specialist care is completely covered by your provincial health plan.
No services covered by OHIP
No option for a one-off consultation
To access virtual care services, you must pay for a monthly subscription, currently the only available option is Maple+ which is $79.99 per month.
Only some services covered
With Maple, on-demand consultations with a general practitioner are free with a valid BC health care, however covered visits are only available Monday through Thursday from 10am to 2pm PT.
Outside of this time, primary care appointments start at $69 on weekdays and $79 on weekends.
Specialist appointment prices vary depending on the specialty.
No services covered by Alberta Health
With Maple, appointments in Alberta are no longer covered by the Alberta Health program.
Primary care appointments start at $69 and specialist appointment prices vary depending on the specialty.
Some services covered by OHIP
Including all specialist services and some primary care services
From $55 for a one-off, primary care consultation
Subscription service available
For families and patients with more regular healthcare needs.
Maple
No services covered by OHIP
No option for a one-off consultation
To access virtual care services, you must pay for a monthly subscription, currently the only available option is Maple+ which is $79.99 per month.
All services covered
At Rocket Doctor if you have a valid BC Health card all primary and specialist care is completely covered by your provincial health
Maple
Only some services covered
With Maple, on-demand consultations with a general practitioner are free with a valid BC health care, however covered visits are only available Monday through Thursday from 10am to 2pm PT.
Outside of this time, primary care appointments start at $69 on weekdays and $79 on weekends.
Specialist appointment prices vary depending on the specialty.
All services covered by Alberta Health
With Rocket Doctor if you have a valid Alberta Health card all, primary and specialist care is completely covered by your provincial health plan.
Maple
No services covered by Alberta Health
With Maple, appointments in Alberta are no longer covered by the Alberta Health program.
Primary care appointments start at $69 and specialist appointment prices vary depending on the specialty.
What are the differences?
Rocket Doctor is not just a virtual walk-in clinic
Rocket Doctor is a digital health platform that brings doctors in into an advanced system of care.
Doctors can use Rocket Doctor’s platform to collaborate and manage your health on an ongoing basis.
Maple brings together a large network of healthcare providers to connect a patient with a clinician as quickly as possible, mostly for an urgent care visit.
Rocket Doctor matches patients with the best-suited provider
Rocket Doctor’s smart-matching system will find a provider best suited to managing your health concerns based on the information you provide.
This is based on your specific condition, provider care preferences, and doctor availability to find the best possible match.
When you request an appointment through Maple, you will be directed to the “waiting room” where you will join the queue to be matched with the next available provider.
Rocket Doctor is easy, with no sign up required
Simply visit the website, select your province and you can access primary and specialist services quickly and easily.
There’s no need to sign up or create an account, simply fill out a short form and the Rocket Doctor patient care team will ensure you are taken care of.
With Maple, you must sign up and pay for a subscription product before you can request a primary care appointment.
Book an Appointment
Simply tell us about your symptoms and what worries you.
Schedule a virtual appointment with a physician on Rocket Doctor who is an expert in your condition.
