BC Health
 

Hi,

Can anyone explain the BC health cover.I was always led to believe that it was very similar to the NHS.However I have noticed that you pay a monthly premium(please correct me if I am wrong).What if people can not afford this, what happens?What are you covered for?
Any info would be great.


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Re: BC Health
 

Yes, BC has healthcare premiums, but you are exempt if your income is below a certain level.... BC has the right to check your income tax return to verify this.

Study this:

http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/insurance/

Re: BC Health
 

Also, be aware that if you're here on a work permit, you're not exempt from payments whatever your income is.

Our business made very little in its first year and we drew virtually no salary between us - still have to pay the full contributions though.

Re: BC Health
 

Another thing to be aware of is that, as far as I know, BC's health care insurance plan does not cover the cost of dental treatment.

Re: BC Health
 

Excellent info.... and I didn't know about that.