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Aboriginal Health 3 Child / Youth Health 9 Community Living / Persons with Disabilities 2 COVID-19 1 Health Benefits / Insurance 7 Health Centres / Units 2 Health/Medical Equipment & Supplies 3 HealthLinkBC 1 Home / Community Care 9 Hospice / Palliative Care / NavCARE 8 Hospitals / Urgent Care Centres 4 Interior Health Admin / Patient Quality Care 3 Medical Laboratory 1 Patient Engagement 1 Pregnancy / Newborns 6 Seniors 4 Sexual Health 2 Transportation - Health Related 6

BC Healthy Kids Program

Helps low-income families with costs associated with basic dental care, optical care and hearing assistance for their children.more info

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Information Line: 1-866-866-0800
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BC PharmaCare

Provides coverage of eligible prescription drugs and medical supplies through several drug plans. For most PharmaCare plans, enrollment in the Medical Services Plan of B.C. (MSP) is required.more info

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Toll-free: 1-800-663-7100
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Employment Insurance - Benefits

Available to EI eligible workers who must be absent from work for various reasons.more info

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EI Inquiries: 1-800-206-7218
Submit Reports: 1-800-531-7555
TTY: EI Enquiries: 1-800-529-3742
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Fair PharmaCare

Provides B.C. families with coverage for eligible prescription drugs and designated medical supplies, based on their net income. more info

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Toll-free: 1-800-663-7100
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First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) Health Benefits Program

Provides coverage for various health goods and services to eligible First Nations persons with Indian Status who live in BC. more info

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701 - 1166 Alberni Street
, Vanoouver, BC, V6E 3Z3
Health Benefits Office: 1-855-550-5454
FNHA Head Office: 1-866-913-0033
Health Benefits Office Fax: 1-888-299-9222
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Medical Services Plan of BC

Free Medical insurance program for BC residents and dependents who must enroll as program coverage is not automatic. more info

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Toll-free: 1-800-663-7100
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

Provides services and benefits for current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and their families more info

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Kelowna Office
313 - 471 Queensway Avenue
, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6S5
Toll-free: 1-866-522-2122
Phone (TTY): (833) 921-0071
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