2021 MSP Close-off & Remittance Schedule
How do MSP close-off dates work?
The ministry follows a semi-monthly schedule for processing MSP claims submitted by physicians. Submissions that are received by the close-off date will typically be processed for approval on the next remittance statement.
When practitioners are preparing to submit their claims to MSP, it is important to note the MSP-designated holidays (noted below) and close-off dates as they impact claims submission. Designated holidays impact certain claims such as the Out-of-Office Hours Premiums fee items while close-off dates are the designated semi-monthly close-offs for claims submission through Teleplan.
What are the MSP close-off & remittance dates for 2021?
This month your claims are due and will be remitted on:
2021 MSP close-off & remittance dates
Below is the calendar for the rest of 2021 including payment dates.
| MSP Close-off Date | Remittance | Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 5th, 2021 | Jan. 13th | Jan. 15th |
| Jan. 19th, 2021 | Jan. 27th | Jan. 29th |
| Feb. 2nd, 2021 | Feb. 10th | Feb. 12th |
| Feb. 16th, 2021 | Feb. 24th | Feb. 26th |
| Mar. 3rd, 2021 | Mar. 11th | Mar. 15th |
| Mar. 19th, 2021 | Mar. 29th | Mar. 31st |
| Apr. 1st, 2021 | Apr. 13th | Apr. 15th |
| Apr. 20th, 2021 | Apr. 28th | Apr. 30th |
| May 4th, 2021 | May. 12th | May. 14th |
| May 18th, 2021 | May 27th | May 31st |
| Jun. 3rd, 2021 | Jun. 11th | Jun. 15th |
| Jun. 18th, 2021 | Jun. 28th | Jun. 30th |
| Jul. 5th, 2021 | Jul. 13th | Jul. 15th |
| Jul. 20th, 2021 | Jul. 28th | Jul. 30th |
| Aug. 3rd, 2021 | Aug. 11th | Aug. 13th |
| Aug. 19th, 2021 | Aug. 27th | Aug. 31st |
| Sept. 2nd, 2021 | Sept. 13th | Sept. 15th |
| Sept. 20th, 2021 | Sept. 28th | Sept. 30th |
| Oct. 4th, 2021 | Oct. 13th | Oct. 15th |
| Oct. 19th, 2021 | Oct. 27th | Oct. 29th |
| Nov. 2nd, 2021 | Nov. 10th | Nov. 15th |
| Nov. 18th, 2021 | Nov. 26th | Nov. 30th |
| Dec. 3rd, 2021 | Dec. 13th | Dec. 15th |
| Dec. 17th, 2021 | Dec. 29th | Dec. 31st |
MSP Designated Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1, 2021 | New Year’s Day | Friday |
| Feb. 15, 2021 | B.C. Family Day | Monday |
| Apr. 2, 2021 | Good Friday | Friday |
| Apr. 5, 2021 | Easter Monday | Monday |
| May 24, 2021 | Victoria Day | Monday |
| Jul. 1, 2021 | Canada Day | Thursday |
| Aug. 2, 2021 | B.C. Day | Monday |
| Sept. 6, 2021 | Labour Day | Monday |
| Oct. 11, 2021 | Thanksgiving Day | Monday |
| Nov. 11, 2021 | Remembrance Day | Thursday |
| Dec. 27, 2021 | Christmas Day (in lieu) | Monday |
| Dec. 28, 2021 | Boxing Day (in-lieu) | Tuesday |
When should I submit claims in your system to ensure they will be transmitted by the deadline?
We recommend that you submit all your claims by the day before the close-off date to guarantee the claims are transmitted by the deadline.
When will I be paid if I submit billings by the close-off dates?
Remittances are typically posted 7-10 days after the cut-off date. Payments go out a few days after. Payments will be directly deposited into your bank account by the Ministry on the next payment date after the close-off date. Check the calendar above for the exact dates.