Health & Drug Coverage
Last updated: October 24, 2022
B.C's publicly-funded health care system ensures that all eligible B.C. residents have access to medically necessary health care services through the Medical Services Plan and to eligible prescription medications, medical supplies, and pharmacy services through the PharmaCare program.
Services and information topics
BC PharmaCare
People who live in B.C. can get help from BC PharmaCare to pay for:
- Medications prescribed by a physician, pharmacist, dentist, midwife, nurse practitioner, optometrist, podiatrist — learn more
- Some medical devices and supplies
- Pharmacy services
Medical Services Plan
For eligible B.C. residents, the Medical Services Plan pays for medically required services of physicians and surgeons, and dental or oral surgery performed in a hospital.
BC Services Card
The BC Services Card provides secure access to government services.