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http://www.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/...gible.html#who
Who is Eligible?
An individual must be a resident of B.C. in order to qualify for medical coverage under MSP. A resident is a person who meets all of the following conditions:
must be a citizen of Canada or be lawfully admitted to Canada for permanent residence;
must make his or her home in B.C.;
must be physically present in B.C. at least 6 months in a calendar year; and
dependents of MSP beneficiaries are eligible for coverage if they are residents of B.C.
Certain other individuals, such as some holders of study and/or work permits issued under the federal Immigration and Refugee Protection Act are deemed to be residents, but tourists or visitors to B.C. do not qualify. If you are uncertain about your eligibility status, contact MSP for assistance.
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I was admitted under a Minister's Permit, which is now known as a Temporary Resident Permit. It has to be renewed every 6 months. I do not have medical coverage. I cannot get medical coverage.
I know it's hard for Canadians to understand; even my wife doesn't really get it. I am entitled to EMERGENCY medical care at the hospital, for which I get a bill. I make every attempt to pay my bills.
Regular doctor visits and prescriptions don't fall under the category of emergency medical care. Apparently neither does opthalmology; I repeatedly requested an eye doctor while in intensive care but was never examined by one.