All residents of British Columbia are required to have valid medical insurance coverage in case of accident or illness. BC Medical Services Plan, or BC MSP, is the provincial healthcare provider for residents in British Columbia.
Need more information, contact us by phone: Service available Monday-Friday, 9:30am-5:30pm PST, 604-430-5608
By email: info@brightoncollege.com
Accidents and unexpected illness can occur at any time, and having insurance coverage is the best way to protect yourself and your family. International students should obtain medical insurance before travelling to Canada.
For newcomers to BC there is a 90-day waiting period to begin MSP coverage (i.e. MSP coverage becomes effective 90 days after arrival in BC), therefore it is advisable to purchase temporary private medical insurance for the interim, in case of emergency.
Brighton College is not liable for medical, dental, or any other health-related expenses incurred by students.
Insurance Provider Choices
Medical Services Plan (MSP) is the provincial healthcare provider of British Columbia. All BC residents – including Temporary Residents such as international students-are required to have and maintain valid medical insurance coverage. The Medical Services Plan (MSP) insures medically-required services provided by physicians. This includes supplementary health care practitioners, laboratory services and diagnostic procedures.
Read the summary of benefits: http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/infoben/pdf/msp-brochure.pdf
Learn about premiums (cost): http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/infoben/premium.html
As an alternative to provincial health insurance, students may choose to purchase private medical insurance. This is provided that the insurance is valid for medical expenses in Canada.
In an effort to make it easy for international students to buy affordable medical insurance, Alexander College has made arrangements with a local insurance provider (Guard.Me) to offer its students high quality and low cost health insurance designed for international students.
Read the benefits summary or purchase insurance online by visiting Brighton College’s page on the Guard.Me website https://www.guard.me/brightonc
The Guard.Me website is also useful in locating a clinic or medical service that accepts private insurance: https://www.guard.me/brightonc/clinicSearch/
Medical Services Plan (MSP) is the provincial healthcare provider of British Columbia. All BC residents – including Temporary Residents such as international students-are required to have and maintain valid medical insurance coverage. The Medical Services Plan (MSP) insures medically-required services provided by physicians. This includes supplementary health care practitioners, laboratory services and diagnostic procedures.
Read the summary of benefits: http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/infoben/pdf/msp-brochure.pdf
Learn about premiums (cost): http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/infoben/premium.html
Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada
Note: Canadian and Permanent Residents moving to BC from another country must apply for the BC MSP upon arrival in BC, and you will have a three month waiting period before your MSP coverage begins. Therefore you must also purchase Private Medical Insurance for your first three months in BC. See the information above regarding where you can purchase private medical insurance.
International Students
If you have already submitted your application, you will be covered immediately after the waiting period. This works even if your Care Card has not arrived.
You might have to pay at the time you receive health care. Be sure to keep your receipt, and request reimbursement from MSP once your card arrives. During the waiting period for MSP, when you visit the Urgent Care, Emergency Department in a hospital or have inpatient services (lab, radiology and other procedures), you may show a copy of your study permit to receive a reduced rate.
PO Box 1600 Victoria, BC Canada V8W 2X9 | Telephone: 604 660-2421
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/infoben/index.html
