Who is Eligible?
An individual must be a resident of B.C. in order to qualify for medical coverage under MSP. A resident is a person who meets all of the following conditions:
•must be a citizen of Canada or be lawfully admitted to Canada for permanent residence;
•must make his or her home in B.C.;
•must be physically present in B.C. at least six months in a calendar year; and
•dependents of MSP beneficiaries are eligible for coverage if they are residents of B.C.
Certain other individuals, such as some holders of study and/or work permits, or working permits on working holiday programs, which are issued under the federal Immigration and Refugee Protection Act are deemed to be residents, but tourists or visitors to B.C. do not qualify. If you are uncertain about your eligibility status, contact MSP for assistance.
I’m on a working holiday program – what do I need to send to apply for coverage?
Persons on a working holiday program need to have:
•a working permit valid for at least six consecutive months or more,
•must be staying in British Columbia for at least six consecutive months, and
•be working a minimum of 18 hours per week.
To apply for coverage, those with a valid working permit on a working holiday program must submit the Application for Enrolment form with both of the following items to determine eligibility:
1.Confirmation of employment in British Columbia with:
◦a copy of your employment contract indicating full-time status or the number of hours worked per week, OR
◦a letter from your employer stating the date employment started and expected to end, and indicate full-time status or the number of hours worked per week.
2.Departure date from British Columbia.
http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/msp/infoben/eligible.html#enroll