As a student at UBC, you are required to have basic medical insurance and extended health care insurance so that you have health coverage when you need it. The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) covers the basic BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) and other extended health insurance coverage for Indigenous students.
If you’re not currently enrolled, you can read the FNHA Health Benefits eligibility and enrolment details. Health Benefits provides clients with back-dated coverage of unpaid MSP premiums up to a maximum of five years. Call Health Benefits at 1 855 550 5454 for help with unpaid MSP premiums.
For a full list of exclusions under the FNHA Health Benefits Program, read the FNHA Health Benefits Information Package (pdf).
MSP covers regular doctor’s appointments, hospital visits, some lab and x-ray services, and surgeries performed in a hospital. You can use your Care Card when accessing these health services.
In addition to covering your BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) as your basic health insurance, FNHA Health Benefits Program provides full or partial coverage to your extended health needs, which include:
- Ambulance invoices (trips in an ambulance to go to the hospital)
- Pharmacy: prescription medication
- Vision: eye exams, glasses and contact lenses
- Dental: yearly dental visits and teeth cleaning
- Medical supplies and equipment: crutches, walking boot, and supplies after surgery
- Medical transportation
- Mental health support: psychologist or counsellor visits
FNHA Health Benefits do not cover physiotherapy, chiropractic treatment, massage therapy, naturopathy, or other paramedical or supplementary services.
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