You need to present two pieces of personal ID, one with a photograph. In addition to two pieces of personal ID, bring along any other health insurance ID card (e.g. extended health care) that you have. If your hospital admission is due to a work-related injury or illness, bring your WorkSafeBC claim number.
You need to bring one primary ID with your legal name and date of birth. This can be one of the following:
BC drivers license
BC identification card
Canadian birth certificate
Canadian citizenship card
Permanent resident card
Canadian record of landing/Canadian immigration identification record*
Study, work visitor, or temporary resident permit (formerly Minister’s Permit)*
Identity card (Department of Foreign Affairs issued)*
Passport*
* These items are mandatory if you are not a Canadian citizen.
You need to bring one secondary ID that shows your name, signature and/or photo. This can be one of the following:
BC Services Card or CareCard
Passport
School ID card (student card)
Bank card (only if patient’s name is printed on card)
Credit card (only if patient’s name is printed on card)
Foreign birth certificate (baptismal certificate not acceptable)
Canadian or U.S. drivers license
Naturalization certificate
Canadian Forces identification
Police identification
Foreign Affairs Canada or consular identification
Vehicle registration (only if patient’s name is shown)
Employee picture ID card
Firearms acquisition certificate
Social insurance card (new style without signature strip not acceptable)
Native status card
Parole certificate ID
Correctional service conditional release card