Is BC the only province that pays MSP?

In British Columbia (BC) public health insurance is called the Medical Services Plan – or MSP. BC is the only province left in Canada which requires residents to pay a monthly premium for provincial healthcare coverage. The MSP premiums are complex and expensive for businesses and the government to administer.

Does MSP cover other provinces?

MSP does not provide any coverage for treatment provided by a health care practitioner outside the province (e.g. physician assistants, nurse practitioners, chiropractors or physical therapists).

Do you have to pay MSP in BC?

Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums were eliminated as of January 1, 2020. British Columbia (B.C.) residents are no longer charged MSP premiums. Enrolment in MSP remains mandatory for all residents.

Who has to pay MSP in BC?

Medical Services Plan (MSP) for British Columbia (B.C.) Residents. Under the Medicare Protection Act, enrolment with the MSP is mandatory for all eligible residents and their dependents.

Is BC Health Card valid in Ontario?

However, you will have to live in Ontario for roughly three months before you are considered a permanent resident of the province and become eligible for Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) coverage. In the transition period, B.C. will continue to pay your medical bills. Ontario does not.

Does BC MSP cover me in Ontario?

PHYSICIAN SERVICES MSP will help pay for unexpected insured services you receive anywhere outside Canada and for any insured services you receive elsewhere in Canada, provided the services are medically required and performed by a qualified medical doctor.

Can you get healthcare in another province?

The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) provides coverage for insured physician and hospital services elsewhere in Canada. In most cases, if you present your valid Alberta health card to an out of province medical or hospital service provider and receive insured services, there is no cost to you.

How is MSP paid in BC?

You can pay your MSP invoice in person at a Service BC Centre. To make a payment you must have your MSP account number (e.g. X36012345678) from your invoice. Payments are accepted by cash, debit, credit card, cheque, bank draft or money order made payable to the Minister of Finance.

When did BC stop paying MSP?

January 1, 2020
Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums were eliminated as of January 1, 2020.