Transcription of Leaving B.C.
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Health Insurance BC administers the Medical Services Plan (MSP) and PharmaCare on behalf of the Ministry of Health. This pamphlet is for Canadian citizens and persons with permanent resident (landed immigrant) status in Canada. HEALTH CARE COVERAGE IN You must be a resident of British Columbia to qualify for health care benefits. Under the Medicare Protection Act, a resident is defined as a person who: Is a citizen of Canada or is lawfully admitted to Canada for permanent residence; Makes his or her home in ; and Is physically present in (i) At least six months in a calendar year (January 1 - December 31), or (ii) A shorter prescribed period. This includes a person who is deemed under the regulations to be a resident, but does not include a tourist or visitor to British YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE Leaving Health services provided outside Canada often cost more than the amount paid by the Ministry of Health.
or university may be eligible for MSP coverage for the duration of their studies, provided they are in full-time attendance at a recognized educational facility and at the time of leaving were physically present in Canada for six of the 12 months immediately preceding departure. Beneficiaries who have been studying outside B.C.
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