Fair PharmaCare assistance levels

Last updated on December 19, 2024

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Regular assistance levels

Once you've met the family deductible1, PharmaCare covers 70% of eligible costs until you meet the family maximum. After you meet the family maximum, PharmaCare covers 100% of eligible costs.

A printable version of this table (PDF) is also available.

Family Net Income        Family Deductible            Family Maximum    
$0.00 – $1,875.00 $0.00 $0.00
$1,875.01 – $3,125.00 $0.00 $0.00
$3,125.01 – $4,375.00 $0.00 $0.00
$4,375.01 – $6,250.00 $0.00 $0.00
$6,250.01 – $8,750.00 $0.00 $0.00
$8750.01 – $11,250.00 $0.00 $0.00
$11,250.01 – $13,750.00 $0.00 $0.00
$13,750.01 – $15,000.00 $0.00 $100.00
$15,000.01 – $16,250.00 $0.00 $200.00
$16,250.01 – $18,750.00 $0.00 $300.00
$18,750.01 – $21,250.00 $0.00 $400.00
$21,250.01 – $23,750.00 $0.00 $500.00
$23,750.01 – $26,250.00 $0.00 $600.00
$26,250.01 – $28,750.00 $0.00 $700.00
$28,750.01 – $30,000.00 $0.00 $800.00
$30,000.01 – $31,667.00 $650.00 $900.00
$31,667.01 – $35,000.00 $800.00 $1,150.00
$35,000.01 – $38,333.00 $950.00 $1,350.00
$38,333.01 – $41,667.00 $1,100.00 $1,500.00
$41,667.01 – $45,000.00 $1,300.00 $1,700.00
$45,000.01 – $48,333.00 $1,400.00 $1,875.00
$48,333.01 – $51,667.00 $1,500.00 $2,000.00
$51,667.01 – $55,000.00 $1,600.00 $2,150.00
$55,000.01 – $58,333.00 $1,700.00 $2,275.00
$58,333.01 – $61,667.00 $1,800.00 $2,400.00
$61,667.01 – $65,000.00 $1,900.00 $2,550.00
$65,000.01 – $70,833.00 $2,000.00 $2,675.00
$70,833.01 – $79,167.00 $2,250.00 $3,000.00
$79,167.01 – $87,500.00 $2,500.00 $3,350.00
$87,500.01 – $95,833.00 $2,750.00 $3,675.00
$95,833.01 – $108,333.00 $3,000.00 $4,000.00
$108,333.01 – $125,000.00 $3,500.00 $4,675.00
$125,000.01 – $141,667.00 $4,000.00 $5,350.00
$141,667.01 – $158,333.00 $4,500.00 $6,000.00
$158,333.01 – $183,333.00 $5,000.00 $6,675.00
$183,333.01 – $216,667.00 $6,000.00 $8,000.00
$216,667.01 – $250,000.00 $7,000.00 $9,350.00
$250,000.01 – $283,333.00 $8,000.00 $10,000.00
$283,333.01 – $316,667.00 $9,000.00 $10,000.00
$316,667.01 – $999,999,999.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00

Enhanced assistance levels for families with at least one registrant born before 1940

Once you've met the family deductible1, PharmaCare covers 75% of eligible costs until you meet the family maximum. After you meet the family maximum, PharmaCare covers 100% of eligible costs.

A printable version of this table (PDF) is also available.

Enhanced assistance levels for families with at least one member born before 1940
Family Net Income        Family Deductible            Family Maximum    
$0.00 – $3,000.00 $0.00 $0.00
$3,000.01 – $5,000.00 $0.00 $0.00
$5,000.01 – $7,000.00 $0.00 $0.00
$7,000.01 – $10,000.00 $0.00 $0.00
$10,000.01 – $14,000.00 $0.00 $0.00
$14,000.01 – $18,000.00 $0.00 $200.00
$18,000.01 – $22,000.00 $0.00 $250.00
$22,000.01 – $26,000.00 $0.00 $300.00
$26,000.01 – $30,000.00 $0.00 $350.00
$30,000.01 – $33,000.00 $0.00 $400.00
$33,000.01 – $37,500.00 $350.00 $700.00
$37,500.01 – $42,500.00 $400.00 $800.00
$42,500.01 – $47,500.00 $450.00 $900.00
$47,500.01 – $50,000.00 $500.00 $1,000.00
$50,000.01 – $52,500.00 $1,000.00 $1,500.00
$52,500.01 – $57,500.00 $1,100.00 $1,650.00
$57,500.01 – $62,500.00 $1,200.00 $1,800.00
$62,500.01 – $67,500.00 $1,300.00 $1,950.00
$67,500.01 – $72,500.00 $1,400.00 $2,100.00
$72,500.01 – $77,500.00 $1,500.00 $2,250.00
$77,500.01 – $82,500.00 $1,600.00 $2,400.00
$82,500.01 – $87,500.00 $1,700.00 $2,550.00
$87,500.01 – $92,500.00 $1,800.00 $2,700.00
$92,500.01 – $97,500.00 $1,900.00 $2,850.00
$97,500.01 – $106,250.00 $2,000.00 $3,000.00
$106,250.01 – $118,750.00 $2,250.00 $3,375.00
$118,750.01 – $131,250.00 $2,500.00 $3,750.00
$131,250.01 – $143,750.00 $2,750.00 $4,125.00
$143,750.01 – $162,500.00 $3,000.00 $4,500.00
$162,500.01 – $187,500.00 $3,500.00 $5,250.00
$187,500.01 – $212,500.00 $4,000.00 $6,000.00
$212,500.01 – $237,500.00 $4,500.00 $6,750.00
$237,500.01 – $275,000.00 $5,000.00 $7,500.00
$275,000.01 – $325,000.00 $6,000.00 $9,000.00
$325,000.01 – $375,000.00 $7,000.00 $10,000.00
$375,000.01 – $425,000.00 $8,000.00 $10,000.00
$425,000.01 – $475,000.00 $9,000.00 $10,000.00
$475,000.01 – $999,999,999.00 $10,000.00 $10,000.00

1Note: The default family deductible is $10,000 for:

  • Families registered for Fair PharmaCare whose income cannot be verified
  • Anyone enrolled in the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) but not registered for Fair PharmaCare

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