The New Beginnings Maternity Clinic provides comprehensive primary obstetric care for individuals who do not yet have provincial Medical Service Plan (MSP) coverage, have significant financial hardship and who meet the eligibility criteria as determined by BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre.
We accept applications from health care providers, community partners and women who need maternity care. Find more information on our
application page.
You may qualify to receive services if:
- You are a government-assisted refugee and cannot access services in your community
- You are a privately sponsored refugee or have applied for refugee status and can demonstrate financial hardship
- You are in the process of spousal sponsorship and awaiting MSP coverage and can demonstrate financial hardship
- Other special circumstances as determined by BC Women's Hospital and can demonstrate financial hardship
You will not be eligible for care if:
- You are in Canada on a student work visa or a visitor visa
- You are in Canada on a worship visa
- You are in Canada on a work permit visa
- You are a landed immigrant within the 90-day waiting period for MSP coverage and cannot provide evidence of financial hardship
New Beginnings Maternity Clinic
Maternity Ambulatory Program
Entrance 93
BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre
4500 Oak Street
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3N1
Phone: 604-875-2396
Fax: 604-642-8835
