Private health insurance in British Columbia

Private health insurance in British Columbia adds the prescription drugs, dental, vision and paramedical care that MSP leaves out. The lowest-priced private plan is GMS Base plan at $10.75/month. The cheapest full plan with drugs, dental and paramedical is Sun Life PHI Basic at $66.12/month. Single adult, age 45, exact mid-2026 samples.

Cheapest private health insurance in British Columbia (2026)

Medical Services Plan covers doctors and hospitals; private plans add drugs, dental, vision and paramedical care. Lowest-priced private options for a single adult, age 45 (exact mid-2026 samples):

OptionCarrierPlanMonthly
Lowest entry price (any plan)GMSBase plan$10.75/mo
Cheapest full coverage (drugs + dental + paramedical)Sun LifePHI Basic$66.12/mo
Cheapest no-medical-questions plan with drugsPacific Blue CrossGuaranteed Acceptance — Essential (up to $350/yr in drugs)$52/mo

Cheapest full plan by age in British Columbia

AgeCarrierPlanMonthly
30Sun LifePHI Basic$57.53/mo
45Sun LifePHI Basic$66.12/mo
60Sun LifePHI Basic$71.02/mo
70Pacific Blue CrossGuaranteed Acceptance — Bronze + Bronze Dental$94/mo

Sample floor, not a quote — price varies by age, family, coverage and date. LIVE carriers only. Run the compare tool for a live rate.