Embarking on the path to acupuncture through MSP supplementary benefits need not feel like navigating a maze. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you find your way to coverage and care:
💡 MSP and MSP Supplementary Benefits are two separate things.
Eligibility for MSP Supplementary Benefits
Before dips into the details, ensure you qualify:
Resident of British Columbia as per the Medicare Protection Act.
Canadian citizen or permanent resident, living in Canada for the past 12 months.
Not exempt from income tax under any act.
Annual "adjusted net income" (after specific deductions) must be less than $42,000 for your family to qualify.
What MSP Supplementary Covers for Acupuncture
MSP Supplementary Benefits offers a flat rate of $23 per visit to approved providers.
There is a combined annual limit of 10 visits for services including acupuncture.
Coverage is within the confines of British Columbia, not beyond its lush borders.
Chung Acupuncture is an approved provider for MSP Supplementary Benefits.
How to Apply for MSP Supplementary Benefits
Step 1: Enrolment in MSP
First, ensure you're enrolled in MSP.
If you haven't already, head to this site to apply for MSP first: Apply for MSP
💡 MSP and MSP Supplementary Benefits are two separate things.
Step 2: Gather necessary documents:
Apply online or get a printed form if you prefer the analog way.
Gather necessary documents:
Your Notice of Assessment or Reassessment from CRA.
Personal health numbers for you and your spouse, if applicable.
Your Social Insurance Number.
To download your Notice of Assessment, you can head to your MY CRA Account here:
In case you need it, we've created a handy guide here on how to navigate your CRA account online and download your most recent Notice of Assessment:
Step 3: Applying Online or by Mail
To apply online, start from this link: Apply for MSP Supplementary Benefits
In the first screen, you will want to select "No, I am already enrolled. Continue to Fair PharmaCare" to apply for Supplementary Benefits.
Go through the screens and fill out your details and continue to apply.
To apply by mail, here is the applicable paper form to apply for the MSP Supplementary Benefits: BC Application Form for Health and Drug Coverage
If applying for someone else, include a Power of Attorney letter.
If applying by mail, send the completed form and required documents to: Health Insurance BC PO Box 9677 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9P7
After You Apply
You will receive your application result by mail.
Once your application is in, MSP will verify your income yearly to reassess eligibility — keep those tax filings current!
If you qualify, you'll be eligible to claim reimbursements for covered services from January 1 to December 31 of the qualifying year.
Assistance Through Other Programs
In certain categories, you might be eligible for the Healthy Kids Program, offering basic dental and optical care.
Fair PharmaCare can help with prescription and select medical supply costs.
If your journey through the paperwork forest leaves you lost, or if new situations arise affecting your status, don't hesitate to contact Health Insurance BC for a guide back on track:
Health Insurance BC
Lower Mainland: (604) 683-7151
Elsewhere in B.C: 1-800-663-7100
Remember, your health is a journey, not a destination, and MSP supplementary benefits are here to ensure that the route doesn’t come with unnecessary discomfort. Safe travels on your path to wellness!
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