Pharmacare

Ministry of Health PharmaCare Program

PO Box 9655 Stn Provincial Government
Victoria, B.C.  V8W 9P2
Tel: 604-683-715
Toll-free: 800-663-7100
Website: www.health.gov.bc.ca/pharmacare/index.html#fair-pharmacare-plan

BC PharmaCare helps with the cost of eligible prescription drugs and designated medical supplies. It provides access to drug therapy through seven drug plans, the largest is the income-based Fair PharmaCare plan.

For most PharmaCare plans, you must be  actively enrolled in the Medical Services Plan of B.C (MSP).

Most B.C. residents are eligible for coverage  under Fair PharmaCare, a plan that provides assistance based on income and requires a one-time  registration. You can register for Fair PharmaCare online.

Information concerning eligibility and registration may also be obtained by phone.

Queen’s Park Care Centre Bathing Program

315 McBride Blvd
New Westminster, B.C.  V3L 5E8
Tel:  604-520-0911

This bathing program provides assistance as required to those seniors that find it difficult to bathe alone. Transportation is available. Hours are 9 am to 3 pm daily, including weekends.

Royal Columbian Hospital

330 E. Columbia Street
New Westminster, B.C.  V3L 3W7
Tel: 604-520-4253

Acute care facility; enquiries for services and programs may be obtained by contacting the general switchboard.