The Government of British Columbia has recently revised its rules on Medical Services Plan coverage for temporary residents with implied status. The rules now state that: “For those who are in the province with an expired work or study permit, a period of temporary MSP coverage may be provided.”
Source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp/bc-residents.
Accordingly, in response to COVID-19, individuals who are currently in B.C., who were previously enrolled in MSP as a deemed resident, and their MSP has expired, may be provided temporary MSP coverage. These individuals should therefore contact Health Insurance BC as follows in order to request this temporary coverage:
Health Insurance BC
Toll-free: 1 800 663-7100
Lower Mainland: 604 683-7151
Mailing Address:
Health Insurance BC
PO Box 9035 Stn Prov Gov
Victoria, BC V8W 9E3
This may include individuals who have applied for a new work or study permit, but it has yet to arrive. In these circumstances temporary coverage will be granted until July 31, 2020.
Source: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp/bc-residents/covid-19-msp-qa:
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