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Provincial Programs Note: An income tax return must be filed to receive medical assistance. The Regular Premium Assistance Program helps B.C. residents with the cost of premiums based on their income level. To apply for Regular Premium Assistance, you need to complete and return a one-time application. Regular Premium Assistance offers five levels of subsidies. This is based on an individual's net income. For more information on the Medical Services Plan-Premium Assistance call Health Insurance B.C. at: 1-800-663-7100 Medical Services Plan-Premium Assistance The following link provides more information on the Medical Services Plan-premium assistance. http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/health-drug-coverage/msp/bc- residents/premiums/regular-premium-assistance Photo credit phalinn via Visual Hunt CC BY 23