Enrolment

Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses in certified practice are eligible to enrol with the Medical Services Plan (MSP) and obtain an MSP practitioner number when they have obtained both registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) and a certified practice designation in one or more of the four certified practice categories (RN(C)), or the Opioid Use Disorder certified practice category (RPN(C)). 

Enrolment status with MSP and, therefore the possession of an active practitioner number is contingent upon both the RN(C)’s and RPN(C)s continued practising registration with BCCNM and maintenance of a certified practice designation. The RN(C) or RPN(C) must notify Health Insurance BC if their registration is suspended under professional conduct review or if there are any changes in their contact information.

Note: RN(C)s and RPN(C)s should consult with their employer first before enrolling. Also, a Registered Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse, or a Nurse Practitioner with an existing MSP practitioner number, who becomes certified in any of the four certified practice categories, needs to apply for and obtain a second practitioner number in order to perform the RN(C) laboratory test referral services.

MSP Enrollment Instructions

Each RN(C) or RPN(C) enrolled with Medical Services Plan (MSP) is assigned a unique MSP practitioner number. The practitioner number authorizes the RN(C) or RPN(C) to requisition selected laboratory medicine tests for eligible  MSP beneficiaries and allows laboratories performing these services to submit claims to MSP for remittance.

Use the Forms link to connect to the MSP practitioner website.Click on the appropriate link to the RN(C) or RPN(C) enrolment form. Fill out this form online, print, sign and mail it to Health Insurance BC (address on bottom of form). You must attach a copy of your BCCNM online registration, available from the BCCNM online directory.

Health Insurance BC will send written confirmation to you by mail to advise you of your MSP practitioner number.

Please advise Health Insurance BC of any changes to your address or telephone number, so that your practitioner file can be updated accordingly. Timely notification of changes ensures that you obtain accurate information and efficient service. You should also notify the BCCNM of your address change at the same time.

Use this form to enrol as a certified registered nurse with MSP.

• Application for MSP Practitioner Number (Registered Nurses in Certified Practice) (HLTH 2998) (PDF, 125KB)