Financial Assistance Programs
There are financial assistance programs available for qualified applicants:
If you would like to learn more about Premium Assistance eligibility, rates and how to apply, please visit the HIBC website.
Temporary Premium Assistance |
Temporary Premium Assistance (TPA) provides a short term period of MSP premium waver for qualifying individuals and families. It is designed to assist individuals and families who are not able to pay premiums due to sudden financial hardship for which they could not reasonably have budgeted.
To be eligible for TPA, you must meet all of the following criteria:
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You are a Canadian Citizen or a holder of a permanent resident status for the last 12 months; |
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You have resided in Canada for the last 12 months; |
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You are billed directly for your own MSP Premiums; |
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You (and your spouse, if applicable) have filed the previous year's Income Tax Return with the CRA; |
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You are experiencing unexpected financial hardship for which you could not reasonably have budgeted; |
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The essential living cost for your household exceeds the total income of you and your spouse. Essential living cost does not include consumer debt or loan payments. |
For eligible applicants, TPA can be provided for up to six months from the date the application was received.
To apply for TPA, please complete the TPA Form and mail it to:
Temporary Premium Assistance - MSP
PO BOX 9627 STN PROV GOVT
VICTORIA BC V8W 9P1
To contact TPA:
Telephone:
Toll-free: 1 800 207-2051
Victoria: 250 356-8285
Fax:
250 387-8021
E-mail:
TPA@gov.bc.ca
If you are unable to pay your MSP Premiums in full by the required due date, please contact Revenue Services of British Columbia to discuss a payment arrangement.
If you have claimed bankruptcy, please send full details of your bankruptcy with copies of all supporting documentation including, proof of claim, notice to creditors, declaration. Documentation can be sent by mail, facsimile or e-mail:
Mailing address:
Revenue Services of British Columbia
PO BOX 9401 STN PROV GOVT
VICTORIA BC V8W 9S6
Fax: 1 250 405-4410
E-mail: RSBC@edsadvancedsolutions.com
Please include your name, Medical Services Plan (MSP) account number and a daytime and evening phone number where we can reach you.
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