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BC MSP Rates 2013

The MSP rates increase by approximately 4% effective January 2013.  Rates are based on adjusted net income.  Premium assistance will also be enhanced effective January 1, 2013, to ensure those receiving assistance will not be affected by the increase.  The rates for 2013 for those paying less than the full premium are unchanged from the 2012 rates.

BC Medical Services Plan Annual Premiums
2013
Adjusted Net Income
(individual or couple)		 % of
Full Premium		 One
Person		 Family
of 2		 Family of
3 or More
first $22,000 0% no premium no premium no premium
over $22,000 up to $24,000 19.2% $153.60 $278.40 $307.20
over $24,000 up to $26,000 38.5% 307.20 556.80 614.40
over $26,000 up to $28,000 57.7% 460.80 835.20 921.60
over $28,000 up to $30,000 70% 614.40 1,113.60 1,228.80
over $30,000 100% $798.00 $1,446.00 $1,596.00
 
Monthly rate (100%) $66.50 $120.50 $133.00
Increase from prior year 3.9% 3.9% 3.9%

BC Medical Services Plan Monthly Premiums
Effective January 1, 2013
Adjusted Net Income
(individual or couple)		 One
Person		 Family
of 2		 Family of
3 or More
first $22,000 no premium no premium no premium
over $22,000 up to $24,000 $12.80 $23.20 $25.60
over $24,000 up to $26,000 25.60 46.40 51.20
over $26,000 up to $28,000 38.40 69.60 76.80
over $28,000 up to $30,000 51.20 92.80 102.40
over $30,000 66.50 120.50 133.00

Monthly MSP premium rates can be found on the BC Ministry of Health website.

Revised: November 23, 2025

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