Accessing health care

B.C. application for health and drug coverage

Learn how to apply for MSP, Fair Pharmacare and supplemental benefits.

Find health care near you and learn how to apply for financial aid for medical-related travel.

Services and information topics

Pharmacy Services in B.C.

Access treatment for minor ailments or contraceptives from a pharmacist.

Laboratory services

Learn about laboratory services and how to get test results.

Health capital projects

Explore work on new or existing hospitals, clinics, cancer centres and care homes.

Health fee for international students

Understand the fee charged to international students studying in British Columbia.

Home and community care

Find subsidized home and community care services for eligible patients with acute, chronic, palliative or rehabilitative health care needs.

Assisted living or residential care

Understand the differences between assisted living and a licensed residential facility.

Travel and accommodation assistance

Get help with the cost of medical travel and accommodations if you need to travel from your home to access medical care.

Surgical wait times

Find information about wait times for adult and pediatric scheduled surgeries.

Publicly funded IVF program

Learn about eligibility to one-time funding for in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment.

B.C.’s Primary Care System

Explore B.C.’s Primary Care System and its role in delivering team-based care.

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