All international students have a variety of medical coverages depending on your date of arrival, length of stay, and current coverage. Most students who arrive in Canada for their first semester of study will be automatically enrolled in a temporary policy (Guard Me) for 3 months while waiting for BC MSP to begin.
Types of medical insurances
All international students studying for more than 6 months in BC are required to have basic medical coverage. This medical coverage is issued through the government of British Columbia and is called the .
MSP covers the cost of any medically required service