Medical Services Plan Updates

The Medical Services Plan (MSP) is the provincial government program that covers medically-required services provided by physicians and supplementary healthcare practitioners, laboratory services and diagnostic procedures.

Please note the following MSP updates:

  • Effective Jan. 1, 2019, there will be no MSP premium rate changes. (Note: No MSP premiums are charged for dependent children. To be considered as a dependent child, they must be under the age of 19, or between the ages of 19-25 attending school full time.)
  • Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, employers such as UBC will pay an Employer’s Health Tax (EHT) to allow for full elimination of MSP premiums. BC Residents will still be required to pay MSP premiums for the 2019 calendar year.
  • Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, all BC residents will no longer be required to pay monthly MSP premiums. Employers will continue to pay the Employer’s Health Tax (EHT).
MSP Rates Monthly Premiums Effective Jan. 1, 2019
One Adult $37.50
Two Adults $75.00

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