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How to Apply for MSP in Vancouver BC and Pay for MSP Fees?

2024-12-24
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Medical Services Plan(MSP) is a public health insurance program offered in British Columbia (B.C.), Canada. Commonly known as Canadian health insurance, MSP covers basic medical services, so residents do not have to pay substantial healthcare fees when seeing a doctor in B.C. If you plan to study or immigrate to B.C., applying for MSP is highly recommended to ensure healthcare protection.

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How to Apply for MSP?
MSP Enrolment
Fair PharmaCare
Supplementary Benefits
Select Programs
Filling Out the Application
Applicant
Spouse
Child
Contact
Review
Submit
Notification of Application Results
Working Holiday Visa
Study Permit
Pay for MSP Fees

How to Apply for MSP?

You can apply through the British Columbia Application for Health and Drug Coverage (AHDC) website. Follow the instructions and fill out the form according to your situation.

MSP Enrolment

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Fair PharmaCare

This program helps families reduce prescription drug and medical supply expenses based on household income. The lower the income, the higher the financial assistance.

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Supplementary Benefits

These additional healthcare benefits reduce the cost of certain medical services not covered by MSP, aimed at eligible residents.

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Select Programs

When applying only for MSP, you will see a checkmark next to MSP Enrolment.

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Filling Out the Application

Applicant

Provide your personal information. Make sure to upload a copy of your status document. (e.g., work permit, study permit, or permanent resident card).

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Spouse

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Child

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Contact

Provide your correct address and phone number. MSP will send notifications by mail.

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Review

Double-check before moving on to the declaration page.

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Submit

Once submitted, your application is complete. Wait for further notification by mail.

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Notification of Application Results

It typically takes 2–3 months to receive a response. Ensure your address is correct to avoid delays.

Working Holiday Visa

Working Holiday Visa applications often fail, as a one-year visa does not meet the residency requirement. It is advisable to purchase international health insurance before leaving your home country.

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Study Permit

Study Permit holders are eligible and can expect to receive their MSP card soon. MSP fees for study permit holders are CAD$75 per month.

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Pay for MSP Fees

After receiving my MSP card, I moved, missing the email from MSP. Once I updated my address, I learned that I had accumulated CAD$225 in unpaid fees. I registered an account on gov.bc.ca/RSBC, paid online, and switched to email billing to avoid future issues—especially helpful when postal strikes occurred.

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If you leave B.C., change your residency status, or need to update your address or information, visit Managing Your MSP Account – Province of British Columbia.

The MSP application process is straightforward and can be completed entirely online. If you are moving to or studying in B.C., applying for an MSP card is a smart way to avoid high medical expenses.


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How to Apply for MSP?
MSP Enrolment
Fair PharmaCare
Supplementary Benefits
Select Programs
Filling Out the Application
Applicant
Spouse
Child
Contact
Review
Submit
Notification of Application Results
Working Holiday Visa
Study Permit
Pay for MSP Fees

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