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Doctor plans to "de-enroll" from the Medical Services Plan and charge patients

Private clinics cannot charge patients and also bill the Medical Services Plan

Some patients were concerned that they would lose their family doctor if they were unable to pay the proposed $125 monthly fee.

Critics say B.C. government is creating a de facto two-tier system in which wealthier British Columbians can pay for faster medical treatment.

This ‘demonstrates our commitment to a new funding model for primary care,’ health minister says.

Millions of dollars in funding for surgeries and medical imaging are being given to private clinics, taking away from funds for public health care, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says.

OnStar is being made standard on all GMC models, and buyers are being asked to pay. Base prices will go up on top of that, too.

A family physician in Victoria is asking patients for a monthly fee of $125 to access enhanced services such as longer appointments and home visits – re-igniting debate about British Columbians access to health-care.

Ithaca Detox Center To Expand Services by 2023

The Migrant Student United (MSU) at Simon Fraser University is campaigning to eliminate the international student health fee. On Jan. 1, 2020, the Medical Services Plan (MSP) was eliminated as the British Columbian government had promised. While enrollment remains mandatory, B.C. residents are no longer charged MSP premiums. However, the province updated the payment method