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.
Canada Post Strike
The current Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) strike may impact delivery and receipt of HIBC mail via Canada Post.
During the strike period: for the quickest processing time, please use online or fax submission of forms and other documents where possible. If you have submitted a form or other document to HIBC, please allow 10 business days for processing and response. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact HIBC.
BC Services Card:
During the strike period, BC Services Cards will be held until postal services resume. Beneficiaries can access health services using their PHN and identification and can be provided with their PHN over the phone. If you require your PHN, please contact HIBC.
Services and information topics
BC PharmaCare
People who live in B.C. can get help from BC PharmaCare to pay for:
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.