Health Programs
Medical Services Plan ( MSP )
. Health Programs
The Regular Premium Assistance Program helps B . C . residents with the cost of premiums based on their income level . To apply for Regular Premium Assistance , you need to complete and return a one-time application .
Regular Premium Assistance offers five levels of subsidies . This is based on an individual ' s net income .
The following link provides more information on the Medical Services Plan-premium assistance . http :// www2 . gov . bc . ca / gov / content / health / health-drug-coverage / msp / bc -residents / premiums / regular-premium-assistance
Fair PharmaCare Plan
B . C .' s Fair PharmaCare plan provides B . C . families with coverage for eligible prescription drugs and designated medical supplies , based on their income . All eligible British Columbians are encouraged to register for the plan . Coverage begins immediately if you register by phone or online . There is no charge to register and there are no premiums to pay .
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To register immediately , visit the Fair PharmaCare online registration page at : https :// www2 . gov . bc . ca / gov / content / health / health-drug-coverage / pharmacare-forbc-residents / who-we-cover / fair-pharmacare-plan / register-for-fair-pharmacare
To register by telephone or for questions for either program call 1-800-663-7100 . Forms are also available from Service B . C . Centres B . C . Healthy Kids
The B . C . Healthy Kids Program helps low income families with the cost of basic dental care and prescription eyewear for their children . Dependent children under the age of 19 , in families receiving Medical Services Plan ( MSP ) premium assistance , are eligible for the B . C . Healthy Kids Program .
For more information on the B . C . Healthy Kids Program call : 1-866-866-0800 Or go to : http :// www . mhr . gov . bc . ca / factsheets / 2005 / healthy _ kids . htm
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