Medical Services Plan (MSP) enrolment is mandatory for all eligible residents and dependents, which now includes protections against extra billing.
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PharmaCare for B.C. Residents
BC PharmaCare helps B.C. residents with the cost of eligible prescription drugs, and certain medical supplies and pharmacy services.
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About B.C.'s Health Care System
Understanding how the system works is the first step in receiving the information and services that you need.
Accessing health care
Find health care near you and learn how you can apply for financial aid when you need to travel for medical purposes.
Health & Drug Coverage
B.C's publicly-funded health care system ensures that all eligible B.C. residents have access to medically necessary health care services through the Medical Services Plan and to eligible prescription medications, medical supplies, and pharmacy services through the PharmaCare program.
Managing your health
There are a lot of choices that you can make to maintain or improve the physical and mental health of you and your family. Learn about the programs and services that the Province of British Columbia provides to assist you in staying healthy and making healthy choices.
Keeping B.C. Healthy & Safe
The provincial government is committed to promoting healthful living and to making B.C. a healthy place to be. One of the ways the government demonstrates this is through its work on a variety of preventative measures that can help you lead a better and longer life and reduce the burden on B.C.'s health care system.
Conducting Health Research & Analysis
Whether conducted by individuals or by larger organizations, health research enriches our understanding of how the healthcare system can be improved to help residents achieve and maintain optimal health. Use these resources to enrich your understanding as you contribute to the dialogue around healthcare in B.C.
Health Forms
As you engage with the B.C. healthcare system, many services will require you to complete and submit forms to the provincial government. Find the entire collection of health-related forms here.
Practitioner & Professional Resources
Providing your patients with optimal care and running a successful practice are much easier with access to the right resources. These resources, in conjunction with other professional tools, can help you to achieve these goals.
Health Innovation
The provincial government is working collaboratively with health system partners to support B.C.’s population and patients in accessing sustainable innovations in care. Part of the Ministry’s approach to enable innovation is to provide a process for intake, assessment, and supports for innovative ideas within the health system.
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Province moves to protect supply of two more diabetes drugs
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Province is limiting sales of the drugs tirzepatide and dulaglutide, commonly known by the brand names Mounjaro and Trulicity, to preserve the supply for people with diabetes who really need it.
B.C. fast-tracks recruitment of international doctors as U.S. campaign delivers results
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
In just two months, B.C. has received almost 780 job applications from qualified health professionals across the United States, reflecting strong momentum from the Province’s co-ordinated U.S. recruitment campaign.
Province advances systemic changes to integrate social services, prevent crises
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
On the one-year anniversary of the release of the representative for children and youth’s (RCY) Don’t Look Away report, the Province is providing an update on its co-ordinated cross-government work across several ministries to better integrate social services and move to a more prevention-based model of support for children and [...]