This provision applies
only to Canadian residents.
You may qualify if both of the following two conditions are met:
- An insurer or another organization refused to pay the ambulance invoice because it was submitted after the allowable claim period
- Paying the fee would cause significant financial hardship
For the purposes of the regulation, you meet the financial hardship requirement if your adjusted family income is less than $42,000.
Please note: BCEHS can only consider financial hardship claims from Canadian residents. New immigrants and visitors are not eligible. New immigrants sign a declaration stating that they or their sponsor will cover medical costs, and visitors are expected to have extended medical or travel insurance before arriving in British Columbia.
If you believe you qualify, submit:
- A completed and signed
Application for Fee Remission Due to Financial Hardship (EHS 2598).
- A copy of the applicant’s most recent Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessment.
- A copy of the spouse's Notice of Assessment, if applicable.
- A copy of the denial notice from the insurer or organization that refused payment.
- Documentation showing the percentage of the ambulance fee your insurer would have covered if your claim had been submitted within the allowable period (for example 40%, 60% or 80%). The patient is responsible for any remaining balance.
- Any documents that support your claim of financial hardship
- If someone is applying on your behalf, a copy of the power of attorney or other legal authorization.
BCEHS – Ambulance Billing
PO Box 9600 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC
V8W 9P7
Phone: 250-356-0052
Toll free: 1-800-665-7199
Fax: 250-356-1383
Email:
billing@bcehs.ca
