Does MSP cover chiropractic?

MSP is the provincial insurance program that pays for required medical services. Other services that may be covered by MSP include supplementary benefits provided by other health care practitioners. These include acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, naturopathy, physical therapy and non-surgical podiatry.

What is MSP premium assistance?

Retroactive Premium Assistance provides financial adjustments for previously billed Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums.

Do I have to pay MSP premiums?

Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums were eliminated as of January 1, 2020. British Columbia (B.C.) residents are no longer charged MSP premiums. Enrolment in MSP remains mandatory for all residents.

Can a non-enrolled chiropractor receive MSP benefits?

The services of a non-enrolled or de-enrolled chiropractor are not benefits of MSP. These services can be billed directly to the patient for an amount more than that set in the chiropractic payment schedule, provided the patient is advised of the practitioner’s payment protocol before the service is rendered.

What are MSP supplementary benefits in British Columbia?

MSP supplementary benefits provide partial payment for certain medical services obtained in B.C. (for example, massage therapy and chiropractic services) and may provide access to other income-based programs. Learn more about eligibility for these benefits.

Can a chiropractor get a MSP in British Columbia?

Chiropractors who are licensed by the College of Chiropractors of British Columbia (CCBC) are eligible to enrol with MSP and obtain MSP billing numbers. Enrolment status, and, therefore, the possession of an active billing number, is contingent upon the practitioner’s continued licensure by the CCBC.

What kind of services are covered by MSP?

Medically required services you receive from physicians and midwives are medical benefits of MSP, as are diagnostic services including x-rays.