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B.C. Ambulance Service
Ambulance services, ground and air, are provided to all British Columbia residents by the British Columbia Ambulance Service (B.C.A.S.).
Source : Government of British Columbia
British Columbia's Health Care System
Information on B.C. Health Care System.
Source : Government of British Columbia
Fair PharmaCare Information
This Web page gives information about BC's PharmaCare program. The approach focuses PharmaCare financial assistance on British Columbians who need it most: the lower your income, the more assistance the government provides for your prescription drugs.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services.
Low Cost Alternative Program
Did you know that the low cost alternative drugs are less expensive, than many other brands on the market and are entirely covered by your Pharmacare plan? If you choose not to take the low cost alternative, your plan covers only a portion of the drugs you purchased. The Low Cost Alternative Policy offers you guidelines and additional information.
Source : Government of British Columbia
Medical Services Plan - Eligibility and Enrolment
Under the Medicare Protection Act, enrollment with MSP is mandatory for all eligible residents and their dependents. This Web page outlines who is eligible and how to enrole.
Source : Government of British Columbia
Medical Services Plan Premiums
In B.C., premiums are payable for MSP coverage and are based on family size and income. The monthly rates are posted on this Web site.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services.
Orthotics Fact Sheet
Fact sheet about the ministry focusing its resources on medically necessary orthotic or bracing devices required by clients.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Human Resources.
Pharmacare
PharmaCare subsidizes eligible prescription drugs and designated medical supplies, protecting British Columbians from high drug costs. PharmaCare provides financial assistance to British Columbians under Fair PharmaCare and other specialty plans.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services.
PharmaCare Plans
Residents of British Columbia are eligible for PharmaCare benefits under the plans listed on this Web page.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services.
Your Medical Services Plan Care Card
All the information you need to know about the British Colombia Medical Services Plan CareCard.
Source : Government of British Columbia
Canada
Atlantic Region - Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
The purpose of this Web site is to promote awareness of the Atlantic Region of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and to share information about health promotion and population health.
Source : Public Health Agency of Canada
Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc.
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc. Representing some 70 member companies in the life and health insurance industry and providing information and services to life and health insurance consumers.
Source : Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association Inc.
A Guide To Using Your Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Health Care Identification Card
This guide explains how to use your VAC health care identification card to obtain health care benefits.
Source : Government of Canada. Veterans Affairs Canada.
Medicare: Provincial/Territorial Health Insurance Plans - Health Canada
Presents all of the provincial and territorial health insurance plans that make up the Canadian health insurance system. The purpose of the site is to demonstrate the extent to which provincial and territorial plans fulfilled the requirements of the Canada Health Act program criteria and conditions in 1999-2000.
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