Doctors of BC’s Extended Health and Dental Plan for Members

Issue: BCMJ, vol. 66, No. 2, March 2024, News

Did you know that Doctors of BC offers members an Extended Health and Dental plan? The Health Benefits Trust Fund (HBTF) plan is a comprehensive insurance plan that can cover you, your eligible dependents, and/or your eligible office staff. You must be less than 65 years of age to apply for coverage, and participation may be subject to proving you are in good health. This plan, insured by one of Canada’s largest insurers, Canada Life, can cover you and your family for life at competitive rates. For more information and the current monthly premiums, please log into the Doctors of BC website and, in the Member Area, select Insurance, Health & Dental Plan.  

HBTF offers an optional Cost Plus feature you may add to your coverage. Cost Plus allows you to tax-deduct through your business most health and dental expenses not fully reimbursed by the HBTF insurance plan. You must be covered by HBTF to participate in Cost Plus, and it is important that you discuss with your accountant whether you are eligible for the Cost Plus feature. 

Visit the Doctors of BC website at www.doctorsofbc.ca for additional information.
—Doctors of BC Insurance Department

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