What is MSP direct access?
MSP Direct is an online business service, authorized by the Ministry of Health, that allows group plan administrators to do a number of adjustments to their group members’ account. Administrators are able to add and remove employees and their dependents from MSP group accounts through electronic means.
What is a group MSP account?
Employers, unions and pension plans may administer Medical Services Plan (MSP) benefits on behalf of their members and members’ dependents. This is referred to as a group plan. Each group plan has an administrator who is responsible for managing this group on behalf of the members enrolled under the group.
What is MSP group number?
A number assigned to your Medical Services Plan (MSP) group plan account for invoicing. You need this number to make a payment. Group Number. A number assigned to your organization’s MSP group plan that can be used to contact Health Insurance BC.
What is a group health plan administrator?
The Plan Administrator at your company is the person or team within your own company that looks after the day to day upkeep of your employee benefits plan. They bridge the gap between the Employee Benefits Provider and the Plan Members.
Is MSP covered by employer?
In 2019, BC residents will still be required to make monthly MSP premiums payments. As a result, employers who pay MSP premiums for employees and their families will have to pay both the EHT and MSP (at the 50% reduced rate) in 2019. Employers with annual BC payrolls under $500,000 will be exempt from the EHT.
How do I check my MSP account?
To check your account information, including your account balance, call 1-877-405-4909. Before calling, have your MSP account number from your invoice ready, so we can easily assist you.
How do I find my BC MSP number?
Each B.C. resident enrolled with the Medical Services Plan (MSP) is given a unique lifetime identifier for health care called a Personal Health Number (PHN). Your PHN remains the same, regardless of any changes to personal status, and can be found on your BC Services Card.
Who is my healthcare plan administrator?
Is MSP 2020 free?
Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums were eliminated as of January 1, 2020. British Columbia (B.C.) residents are no longer charged MSP premiums. Enrolment in MSP remains mandatory for all residents.
What do you need to know about MSP direct?
MSP Direct. MSP Direct is an online business service that allows group plan administrators to do a number of adjustments to their members’ account. Administrators are able to add and remove employees and their dependents from MSP group accounts through electronic means.
How to contact an MSP group plan administrator?
Forms-by-Fax. Group administrators can obtain information, applications and group change forms through the MSP Group Forms-by-Fax line at (250) 356-9646.
Where can I get summary of MSP accont?
It is available upon request by an MSP Group Plan administrator, and can be provided on an ongoing monthly basis, or as a single issuance. Please contact HIBC to request the Summary of MSP Group Accont Enrolment letter, or to discontinue subscription to either letter type.
What does confirmation of MSP group account change mean?
Confirmation of MSP Group Account Changes. This letter indicates any changes to membership in the previous calendar month, including new additions and cancellations, with the associated account numbers/PHNs and effective dates. It is sent to all MSP Group Plans by default (if there were any changes in the past month).