British Columbia (BC) Medical Services Plan
Information for International Students
Eligibility
Any resident, regardless of health, age or financial status, who is a Canadian
citizen or lawfully admitted for permanent residence, makes a home in BC
and is physically present at least 6 months per year is eligible for benefits.
Landed immigrants and persons on student or employment authorization are
covered on first day of third month after entry in BC. Tourists, transients,
and visitors are not eligible.
Date Coverage Begins
Students are eligible to become subscribers on the last day of the second
month following the month of arrival in the province. In other words,
if you arrive on July 15, you would be eligible for coverage on October
1. Please remember to apply as soon as you arrive though. You should have
private insurance for the first three months.
Premiums
British Columbia regular monthly premiums are as follows:
- $36 - Single
- $64 - Individual plus one dependent
- $72 - Individual plus two or more dependents
Although some permanent residents are eligible for reduced rates, these
benefits do not apply to international students. All international students
pay the regular rate.
Coverage Exclusions
The following services are not covered by the provincial plan:
- acupuncture
- annual or periodic medical checkup where no disease or symptoms are
present
- completion of forms, e.g. Time Loss Benefits, other insurance purposes,
ICBC, government agencies
- examination unrelated to treatment of an illness or medical symptom,
e.g. privately arranged adoptions, employment, insurance,
- motor vehicle or pilot license, physical fitness activity, school
or university purposes, sports, summer camp
- medical advice by telephone, letter
- medical-legal services
- non-medically required services, e.g. cosmetic surgery, routine circumcision
of newborn, treatment of varicose veins for cosmetic purposes
- preventive medicine counseling e.g. smoking withdrawal programs, weight
control or dietary clinics, stress management techniques
How to Apply
To apply for the British Columbia Medical Services Plan, you must:
- Obtain a BC Medical Services Plan application form from the school.
- Complete the application form.
- Take your completed application form, passport and student authorization
to; Medical Services Plan
#002 -- 4603 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia
Tel: (1-604) 669 4211
- Pay the premium (currently $36 per month).
Remember to apply as soon as you arrive. The application process takes
longer than 2 months.
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