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Provincial Programs PharmaCare for B.C. Residents B.C. PharmaCare helps B.C. residents with the cost of eligible prescription drugs, and certain medical supplies and pharmacy services. The largest drug plan is Fair PharmaCare plan. Fair Pharmacare is a provincial income-based Photo via VisualHunt.com program, designed to provide fair access to coverage for prescription drugs - the lower your income, the more assistance the government will provide toward your eligible drug costs. To be eligible for Fair PharmaCare, you must have:  Valid B.C. Medical Services Plan (MSP) coverage.  Filed an income tax return for the relevant taxation year (that is, two years ago). For more information on Pharmacare, and the Fair Pharmacare plan call Health Insurance B.C. at: 1-800-663-7100 Or follow the link: http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug- coverage/pharmacare-for-bc-residents/who-we-cover/fair-pharmacare-plan 24