British Columbia Medical Services Plan

British Columbia (BC)
Medical Services Plan
Drug Care

Pharmaceuticals - In Hospital

All residents are eligible for coverage which includes 100% of drugs prescribed and administered while an inpatient.

Pharmaceuticals - Out of Hospital

(Or in Hospital when visit solely for Administration of drugs)

Full payment for Pharmacare benefits are made on behalf of the following groups:

all residents of licensed care facilities within the province, regardless of age or financial situation
individuals who hold a valid Human Resources Medical Benefits program care, and their dependents
Aids drugs, free of charge through St. Paul's hospital.

Partial reimbursement of Pharmacare benefits on behalf of the following groups:

all British Columbians 65 years of age or over are required to make 100% of the dispensing/professional fees, up to a maximum payment of $200/calendar year
all other residents have 70% of eligible costs reimbursed after the first $800 per family unit to a maximum annual amount of $2,000

Medical Supplies

cost of the lower cost drugs where alternatives exist, prescribed by your doctor, dentist or podiatrist can be claimed
costomy supplies
designated permanent prosthetic appliances
diabetic syringes

How to Claim

For fully-paid benefits, you need not make any special claim since your pharmacy is reimbursed directly by Pharmacare.

For partial reimbursement, you must keep Pharmacare receipts for all eligible items and prescriptions purchased. If the total for you and your dependents comes to more than the annual deductible, just ask the Pharmacist for a claim form.

Out of Province (drugs)

Pharmacare does not provide reimbursement for prescriptions purchased outside the province of BC including mail order prescriptions.