MSP Supplementary Benefits: help paying for physio, massage and chiro in BC
If your family's income is under a set amount, BC's Medical Services Plan pays part of each visit for physiotherapy, massage therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture and naturopathy. Here's how it works, who qualifies, and how we bill it.
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What MSP Supplementary Benefits are
Supplementary Benefits are part of BC's Medical Services Plan (MSP). For people who qualify, MSP pays part of the cost of visits to some practitioners outside a doctor's office.
What's covered
MSP lists these services, from approved providers in BC:
- Acupuncture
- Chiropractic care
- Massage therapy
- Naturopathy
- Physiotherapy (physical therapy)
- Non-surgical podiatry
MSP pays $23 per visit, up to 10 visits each calendar year. The 10 visits are one total shared across all of those services, not 10 each.
Who qualifies
It depends on your family's adjusted net income: last year's net income, minus deductions for things like age, family size and disability. The BC government says that if it's under $42,000, your family may qualify. You also need to be enrolled in MSP, and to have been a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for the 12 months before you apply.
You apply with the BC Application for Health and Drug Coverage, online or by mail. Filing your taxes every year keeps you eligible without applying again. The BC government's page has the details.
What you pay
MSP's $23 is a share of the visit, not the whole cost. Many practitioners have opted out of MSP, which lets them charge more than MSP pays. If they have, they must tell you before your visit, along with what MSP pays and what you'll pay on top.
MSP at BreakThru
We direct bill MSP for patients who qualify for Supplementary Benefits. Call us at (236) 592-1459 to book an MSP visit, and tell our front desk you have Supplementary Benefits.
Our services include massage therapy, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture and naturopathic medicine.
Questions about your visit or your coverage?
Questions people ask
How much does MSP pay for a massage or physio visit?
$23 per visit for people who qualify for Supplementary Benefits, up to 10 visits a calendar year across all the covered services.
Is it 10 visits for each service?
No. The 10 visits are one combined total across acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, naturopathy, physiotherapy and non-surgical podiatry.
When do the visits reset?
Each calendar year, from January 1 to December 31.
Do you bill MSP directly?
Yes, for patients who qualify for Supplementary Benefits. Call us to book an MSP visit.
Sources
Checked October 28, 2026. These rules can change, so the source pages have the latest.