Medical Services Plan & Medical Coverage
About this resource
The ministry assists eligible recipients and their families to access Ministry of Health medical coverage through the Medical Services Plan (MSP).
This medical coverage is provided to recipients of income assistance, hardship assistance, and disability assistance who meet the MSP residency criteria. Refugee claimants or persons applying for protection in receipt of assistance must also have a valid work permit to be eligible for MSP coverage.
This medical coverage is provided to recipients of income assistance, hardship assistance, and disability assistance who meet the MSP residency criteria. Refugee claimants or persons applying for protection in receipt of assistance must also have a valid work permit to be eligible for MSP coverage.
Details
Resource type
Adult Medical, Health Services, Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autonomic Dysfunctions/Dysautonomia, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Circadian Rhythm Disorders , Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Long-COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
1--99
Eligibility
The ministry assists eligible recipients and their families to access Ministry of Health medical coverage through the Medical Services Plan (MSP).
Recipients of income assistance, hardship assistance, disability assistance and eligible Medical Services Only (MSO) and Transitional Health Services (THS) recipients are eligible to receive medical coverage through the Medical Services Plan (MSP). Refugee claimants or persons applying for protection in receipt of assistance may also be eligible for MSP coverage if they meet residency requirements and have a valid Work Permit.
Recipients of income assistance, hardship assistance, disability assistance and eligible Medical Services Only (MSO) and Transitional Health Services (THS) recipients are eligible to receive medical coverage through the Medical Services Plan (MSP). Refugee claimants or persons applying for protection in receipt of assistance may also be eligible for MSP coverage if they meet residency requirements and have a valid Work Permit.
Location
Regions
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Fraser North, Fraser South, Fraser Valley, Greater Vancouver, Kootenays, North East, North West, Sunshine Coast / Squamish-Lillooet, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver Island Central, Vancouver Island North, Vancouver Island South
Cities
Brentwood Bay, Chemainus, Cobble Hill, Colwood, Cowichan Bay, Crofton, Duncan, Esquimalt, Galiano Island, Honeymoon Bay, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan, Langford, Mayne Island, Metchosin, Mill Bay , North Saanich, Pender Island, Port Renfrew, Saanich, Saanichton, Salt Spring Island, Saturna Island, Shawnigan Lake, Sidney, Sooke, Swartz Bay, Thetis Island, Victoria, View Royal
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