BC Healthy Kids Program: Subsidized, by phone or online. Who it's for: Children under 19; family eligible for MSP supplementary benefits; annual adjusted net income of $42,000 or less; file taxes each year.
Categories: Family, Financial Aid, Health, Youth
If your family has a low income, BC can help pay for your child's basic dental care, glasses and hearing aids. ▸ Who can get this? • Children under 19 • Your family gets MSP supplementary benefits • Your family's adjusted net income is $42,000 a year or less ▸ What you get • Dental: up to $2,000 every two years for exams, X-rays, fillings, cleanings and extractions • Emergency dental care for pain, even after the $2,000 is used • Glasses: lenses and basic frames once a year • Hearing: hearing aids, cochlear implants and repairs, if approved first ▸ How to apply 1. Apply for MSP supplementary benefits with Health Insurance BC (HIBC). 2. File your taxes every year. 3. Show your child's BC Services Card or CareCard at the appointment. ▸ Good to know • Braces and contact lenses are not covered. • Ask the office before the visit if there will be extra charges.
Also known as: Healthy Kids dental glasses eyeglasses hearing aids children MSP supplementary low income kids dentist, BC Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction
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