Tag: MSP Premiums

MSP premium cut starts January 1st

VICTORIA, B.C.- Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums are going to be cut in half on January 1st. The provincial government...

Government announces task force on eliminating MSP premiums

The NDP government has put together a task force of experts on eliminating Medical Services Plan premiums. The goal...

MSP Premiums cut in half in 2017 BC Budget

BC's Finance Minister has tabled a balanced budget. The financial plan was presented in the legislature Tuesday afternoon and contained...

Simons says Province should eliminate MSP Premiums

The start of 2017 marks changes to MSP Premiums in British Columbia. According to the province, nearly 40% of...
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