Provides assistance with some of the transportation costs for eligible BC residents who must travel within the province for non-emergency, physician-referred specialist medical care not available in their own community.
The program is coordinated by the Ministry of Health and the transportation partners who agree to waive or discount their regular fees. The program does not provide direct financial assistance to patients for travel costs.
The program is coordinated by the Ministry of Health and the transportation partners who agree to waive or discount their regular fees. The program does not provide direct financial assistance to patients for travel costs.
Agency
Eligibility
BC residents enrolled in the Medical Services Plan (MSP); must have a referral from a physician or nurse practitioner for MSP insured specialist medical services which are not available locally; and travel expenses must not be covered by third party insurance, such as an employer plan, extended medical plan, Insurance Corporation of BC, WorkSafeBC or a federal government program.
Application process
See website for more information and how to complete the application process.
Languages
English
Service delivery
Website
Coverage area
BC
