How do I check my MSP enrollment status?
MSP Account Holders and Spouses can use the online MSP Account Confirmation form to request an MSP Account Confirmation letter which will indicate MSP enrolment status. (This information may also be requested by contacting Health Insurance BC by mail or telephone.)
How do I find my B.C. MSP account number?
Your MSP account number is listed on the top of your invoice (e.g. X36012345678).
How much is B.C. medical per month?
BC Medical Services Plan Monthly Premiums 2018 and 2019
| Adjusted Net Income (individual or couple) | One Adult | Couple |
|---|---|---|
| first $26,000 | no premium | no premium |
| over $26,000 up to $28,000 | $11.50 | $23 |
| over $28,000 up to $30,000 | 17.50 | 35 |
| over $30,000 up to $34,000 | 23.00 | 46 |
What happens if my MSP expires?
Since your BC MSP will end on the expiry date of your current immigration document, you must take action to get health insurance coverage before your MSP expires. Without valid health insurance, you will need to pay for any health services.
How do I find my B.C. health number?
Each B.C. resident enrolled with the Medical Services Plan (MSP) is given a unique lifetime identifier for health care called a Personal Health Number (PHN). Your PHN remains the same, regardless of any changes to personal status, and can be found on your BC Services Card.
How do I renew my B.C. MSP card?
Renew or replace a card
- Report your missing card by phoning the ICBC driver licensing centre as soon as possible. (Victoria) 250 978-8300. (Elsewhere in B.C.) 1 800 950-1498.
- Replace your card by following the steps on how to get your card.
Can I check my MSP online?
The online form takes about 15 minutes to complete. No login or password is required: the Account Holder’s Personal Health Number (PHN) will be used to verify your account.
Is there a waiting period for MSP?
Learn more about MSP changes related to COVID-19. New (and returning) residents are required to complete a wait period consisting of the balance of the month in which residence in British Columbia is established, plus two months before benefits can begin.
When did B.C. stop paying MSP premiums?
January 1, 2020
Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums were eliminated as of January 1, 2020.
Can I opt out of MSP?
Although enrolment in MSP is mandatory, it is possible for adults (but not minor children) to formally opt out of MSP coverage. British Columbia (B.C.) residents who opt out are responsible for the payment of all medical, hospital and other health care services received during the 12 month opt out period.
Is B.C. health care free for seniors?
Registration is free and there are no premiums to pay. When you register, PharmaCare assigns you a deductible and family maximum based on your income. Through the year, each time you pay for eligible prescription drugs or other items, the cost automatically counts towards your deductible and family maximum.
Can you backdate MSP?
Apply for coverage to be effective in the month the recipient becomes eligible for assistance. For recipients who previously met eligibility requirements but coverage was not applied for, MSP can only be backdated for up to one year or to the open date of the case.
How do I check my MSP balance?
To check your account information, including your account balance, call 1-877-405-4909….You can pay your outstanding MSP premiums:
- by pre-authorized debit.
- through your bank or financial institution.
- online using your credit card.
- at a government office.
- by mail.
What happens if I dont pay MSP?
If you didn’t pay the Medical Service Plan (MSP) group premiums you owed in full by the due date, your account became overdue and you are charged interest on any overdue amount. MSP premium debts from before January 1, 2020 remain payable.
Where can I get a medical plan form in BC?
Forms for Group Plan Administrators to register and administer a Medical Services Plan Group Plan. Forms for Medical and Health Care Providers to register or claim services through MSP. Forms are also available from Service BC Centres located throughout the province, or by contacting MSP.
How do I register as a healthcare provider in BC?
Forms for Medical and Health Care Providers to register or claim services through MSP. Forms are also available from Service BC Centres located throughout the province, or by contacting MSP. In addition, forms can be sent to you through MSP’s Forms-by-Fax service, available 24 hours a day 7 days a week at 250 356-0998.
How do I register for MSP in BC?
If you have status and need to register for MSP, do so through Health Benefits. MSP registration forms are available online or by calling Health Benefits at 1-855-550-5454. If you are Metis or Inuit and have questions about the BC Medical Services Plan, please call Health Insurance BC at 1-800-663-7100.
Does MSP Cover Me If I leave BC?
MSP covers essential medical services in BC, and provides limited coverage to BC residents who travel outside of BC and Canada. If you are leaving BC, Health Benefits strongly recommends that you purchase additional health insurance.