The Province of British Columbia provides financial assistance for some medical services not currently covered by MSP. To qualify you must meet certain criteria.

Service which can be supplemented:

• Acupuncture
• Chiropractic
• Massage Therapy
• Naturopathy
• Physical therapy; and
• Non-surgical Podiatry

The service must have been delivered in BC. MSP contributes $23 per visit for a total annual limit of 10 visits each calendar year. The service must have been delivered by an approved provider. (Always check with your practitioner whether they have opted-in to MSP before receiving the service). The patient must be registered under MSP and must meet certain criteria.

Patient criteria to qualify:

• Those who have applied and been deemed eligible based on their annual net income
• Income Assistance recipients
• Convention refugees
• Inmates of B.C. Correctional Facilities
• Individuals enrolled with MSP through the At Home Program
• Residents of long term care facilities receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
• Individuals enrolled with MSP as Mental Health Clients; and
• First Nations individuals with valid B.C. Medical Plan coverage through the First Nations Health Authority

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