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1. What is the B.C. Medical Services Plan?
2. Where do I go to get my B.C. Driver's License?
3. What is ICBC?
4. Where is the Employment Insurance office located?
5. Where is the nearest Post Office to the Base?
6. Do I need a rec pass to join the Clubs on Base?
7. Can my kids non-military friends swim at the FCC Pool?
1. What is the B.C. Medical Services Plan?
The Medical Services Plan of British Columbia allows that all of a serviceperson's dependants taking up residence in British Columbia are eligible for benefits the first day of the third month following arrival in the province. You may register by completing an application form when reporting in accompanied, or when dependants arrive. Further information can be found at www.hlth.gov.bc.ca/msp/. The Medical Services Plan of British Columbia requires proof of dependant status to validate eligibility for coverage. Therefore, personnel who require Medical Services Plan of British Columbia coverage for their dependants must be in possession of one of the following when reporting to the WOR: (a) Birth Certificate, (b) Baptismal Certificate, (c) Citizenship Certificate, (d) Passport, (e) Immigration documentation, or (f) Evidence of previous registration in the B.C. Medical Services Plan and your marriage certificate, if applicable. Personnel are requested not to apply at the BC Access Centre as this could result in overpayment of premiums. -19 Wing Welcome Book.
2. Where do I go to get my BC Driver's License?
A Provincial Driver's License must be obtained within 90 days of taking up residence. Licenses must be acquired at the Service BC office, 2500 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay. The province of B.C. requires two pieces of identification, one of which will be an original Birth Certificate, to receive/transfer a driver's license. Note that individuals born in the province of Quebec must have a birth certificate issued by the provincial authority subsequent to 1994. Birth/Baptismal records from local diocese are not acceptable. Additionally, should your surname have changed as a result of marriage and differ from the name on your Birth Certificate, an original copy of your marriage certificate will be requested. Driver's Licenses, other than graduated licenses, are issued for a 5-year period. -19 Wing Welcome Book.
3. What is ICBC?
The Insurance Corporation of BC (ICBC) offers graduated discounts on car insurance premiums based on the number of claim-free years of driving. To benefit from this provision, new arrivals from out of province will require a letter from the previous insurance provider attesting to their claim-free driving record. To obtain the maximum 40% discount, records are required for the past 8 consecutive years.
4. Where is the Employment Insurance Office located?
The Comox Valley Service Canada Centre is located at 130 19th St, Courtenay BC.
5. Where is the nearest Post Office located?
Click here for local Post Office information.
6. Do I need a Rec Pass to join the Clubs on Base?
No, but Authorized Users may purchase Rec Pases to gain access to the 19 Wing Fitness & Community Centre. The pass authorizes the user access to the facility during designated hours, and reduced fees on some specialty fitness classes and recreation programs. To purchase a Recreation Pass, contact the Recreation Assistant @ 250-339-8211 ext. 7173.
7. Can my kids non-military friends swim at the FCC pool?
Yes, but they must be signed in and accompanied by an Authorized User - Non-Affliliate drop-in fees apply.