as we already posted that how you can apply for Ontario health card and Alberta Health card
today we are giving you information regarding British Columbia (BC) health card which is called as Personal Health Number (PHN). you can get it by enrolling in Medical Services Plan (MSP)
Health is our real wealth and PHN is your money saver
we must follow healthy diet plans to stay healthy health insurance or health care is very important because treatments and doctor’s visits are the most expensive things all around the world
if you are planning baby then you should also apply for a health card because otherwise, you have to pay all expenses
if you are a student usually your college provides you transit and health insurance but if you are a visitor you need to get paid health insurance for your safety
Who can apply for HEALTH CARD PHN
if you Are PR (Permanent resident)or on a work permit then you may eligible for a free health care you just need to fulfil few requirements
when to apply
All B.C. residents must enrol in the Medical Services Plan (MSP). AS soon as you get eligible to do
If you are new to Canada, apply for MSP as soon as you arrive. Your coverage may start three months after your arrival date in British Columbia. You should get private health care insurance while you wait.
because it’s very expensive to afford medical services without any insurance coverages
How to apply and renew
Apply Online
The online application takes about 15 minutes to complete
this is the application form for MSP with all instructions please click here
please fill this form and have digital copies of the following documents
have your identification(click here for identification details) ready for everyone on the application
it can be your WORK or STUDY PERMIT
Driver’s license
PR card
record of landing
Canadian Birth certificate
Canadian passport
Canadian CITIZENSHIP Card etc.
supporting documents
Marriage certificate
Legal name change {if applicable }
Click here to complete the application
if you wish to APPLY BY MAIL
all documents are the same as we mentioned above, provide paper copies of documents with application form printed and signed
click here for the application
and
Mail the completed application form to:
Health Insurance BC
Medical Services Plan
PO Box 9678 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9P7
what you should do right after getting a health card?
you should go to any doctor’ clinic to appoint her/him as your family doctor
and they will do your complete physical checkup and blood tests if needed
so you can be aware of your overall health
and you can work on your diet and exercise if needed
and it’s all covered by a health card you do not need to pay for it
what’s a family doctor?
family doctors analyze patient’s reports and give prescription medicine if needed
this is the only family doctor to whom you will tell about your health issues
so they can give you the best advice because they already know your medical history
they also update everything on health card from time to time that what medications you are currently taking/you were taking
because in the case of emergency when you need to go to Hospital they may not be able to contact your doctor
but they will have all data already on health card so you do not need to worry about it
also, a health card is one more government’s issued ID
if you are going to get the covid-19 vaccine
you should take your health card with you if applicable
so it will be updated on your health card