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Understanding how health insurance works can be challenging. We want to help you demystify your health coverage so we‘ve assembled some useful information based on common questions we hear from people looking to purchase coverage and from our plan members every day.
Focus on Mental Health: Let's keep the conversation going
November 19, 2019
The BC Women’s Health Foundation report shines a spotlight on women’s health and experiences with the health care system, including mental health.
Travel coverage can protect more than just medical emergencies
January 13, 2015
What else can your Travel Insurance Plan protect you from?
WorkSafe BC Accident and Injury Reimbursement Agreement
September 18, 2018
Our plans contain an exclusion that prohibits us from paying workplace-related illnesses or injuries
Difference between Out of Country (group) and PBC Travel coverage
October 9, 2013
In most cases, PBC Travel plans offer more protection than out-of-country coverage through your group health plan.
What's the difference between my private drug plan and BC PharmaCare
October 9, 2013
The BC government's Fair PharmaCare plan helps protect British Columbians from high drug costs by subsidizing eligible drugs and other designated medical supplies prescribed by a physician
How to claim online
January 13, 2015
Get your claims processed faster by using our online claiming system
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