healthcare in BC

TashT · #1 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2012, 04:12 PM

my family and i are moving to BC next year on temporary work permit. do we need to get a private medical aid or are we covered by the "msp"? and is it immediate and are there any waiting periods or exclusions? thanks so much

gringotim · #2 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2012, 05:16 PM

If I were you, Instead of relying on info from people on here which may, or may not be accurate, you should contact MSP of BC directly....

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Originally Posted by TashT

my family and i are moving to BC next year on temporary work permit. do we need to get a private medical aid or are we covered by the "msp"? and is it immediate and are there any waiting periods or exclusions? thanks so much

Auld Yin · #3 (**permalink**) 23rd September 2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TashT

my family and i are moving to BC next year on temporary work permit. do we need to get a private medical aid or are we covered by the "msp"? and is it immediate and are there any waiting periods or exclusions? thanks so much

There is a waiting period before you can enroll. It is the remainder of the month in which you arrive plus two more months, so you should obtain private coverage for the period.