MSP premium assistance for new immigrants

[wyho007]

Will new immigrants of British Columbia not eligible for any premium assistance when first landed, and can only apply for any assistance until the first tax return is filed and can show adjusted net income?

When there's no previous tax return, will premiums for new immigrants be the maximum?

 

[foodie69]

It is all there on the net..just spend a bit of time researching.

https://extranet.gov.bc.ca/forms/gov/health/msppa.html

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp/bc-residents/eligibility-and-enrolment/are-you-eligible

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Will new immigrants of British Columbia not eligible for any premium assistance when first landed, and can only apply for any assistance until the first tax return is filed and can show adjusted net income?

When there's no previous tax return, will premiums for new immigrants be the maximum?

They will be required to pay full premiums. A person must be residing in BC for at least a year before they qualify for Premium Assistance.

 

[wyho007]

They will be required to pay full premiums. A person must be residing in BC for at least a year before they qualify for Premium Assistance.

Thanks. This is what I've come to understand after reading their web site but just to make sure I get it right.