provincial · British Columbia
Fair PharmaCare
No premiums; registration is required (one-time, at age 18+ or on first claim).
- Verified Aug 22, 2026
- provincial program · British Columbia
Health costs
At a glance
- Worth:
- income-based deductible for drugs
- Who:
- No premiums; registration is required (one-time, at age 18+ or on first claim)
- Apply:
- Official program page
What it could be worth
Amount
income-based deductible for drugs
How it benefits you
- No premiums; registration is required (one-time, at age 18+ or on first claim).
What you need to qualify or apply
Eligibility
- No premiums; registration is required (one-time, at age 18+ or on first claim)
- Deductible and family maximum are set by family net income from CRA filings; once the deductible is met PharmaCare pays 70% of eligible drug costs (singles table) or 75% (families-with-dependents table) until the family maximum is reached, then 100% for the rest of the year
- If you never register, or your income can't be verified, the default family deductible is $10,000 — register to avoid it.
Read more from the official source
Amounts & rules verified Aug 22, 2026
Amounts and rules can change — always confirm on the official source before applying.
This page is general information, not a CRA or provincial determination — amounts and rules can change. Not sure where you stand? The free benefits check walks you through it, or a Registered Social Worker can review your full situation.