For Health Authority–Employed Nurse Practitioners
Overview
The Provincial Attachment System is a provincial program delivered by the Ministry of Health, designed to facilitate attachment for patients across British Columbia, inform longitudinal primary care provider compensation, and support primary care health system planning. If you are a Nurse Practitioner (NP) employed by a British Columbia Health Authority and participating in the Provincial Attachment System (PAS), you may be eligible to receive incentive payments.
How PAS Reimbursement Works
PAS incentive payments are based on:
- Participation in PAS
- Submission of required panel data
- Meeting eligibility criteria defined by the program
Once these requirements are met, payments are issued through the NP-PIP program.
Important:
Completing PAS activities makes you eligible for payment — but you must also complete the payment setup to receive funds.
Step-by-Step Process
- Participate in PAS processes
- Follow program guidelines and timelines
Refer to detailed guidance:
- Provincial Attachment System: What it is and why it matters
- Using the Provincial Attachment System: Information for NPs
Ensure that all required information has been submitted through PAS.
- Follow applicable processes and program requirements
- Ensure panel and activity information is up to date
Submission of required information is used to determine eligibility for incentive payments.
To receive your PAS incentive payments, you must register for direct deposit through the secure payment system. All payments are made via direct deposit.
Set up direct deposit / Register for payment here: Vendor Sign-Up | SparcPay
You only need to complete this step once.
You can follow the steps below to complete the secure direct deposit registration form:
SparcPay Vendor Sign-Up – Quick Guide
- Select “No” when asked if you want to get paid faster (this ensures payment by direct deposit/EFT)
- Enter NNPBC in the “Referred by” field
- Select “An Individual” as the vendor type
- Enter your first and last name
- Enter your home address (including city, province, and postal code)
- Upload a void cheque (this can be downloaded from your online banking)
- Enter your personal email address (payment confirmations will be sent here)
- Select “None” for categories
- Click “Verify”
- Click “Submit”
Once your payment information has been submitted:
- Your information will be securely processed
- Payments will be issued based on your PAS eligibility and submissions
- Funds will be deposited directly to your registered account
Processing timelines may vary depending on submission cycles and verification requirements.
- Payment setup is separate from PAS participation
- You must complete both:
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- PAS requirements (eligibility)
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- Direct deposit registration (payment)
- Failure to complete payment registration may result in delays. You will not be able to register after the end of registration deadline.
- You do not need to re-register unless:
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- Your banking information changes
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- You are instructed to do so
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Direct deposit registration is a one-time setup.
You may not have completed payment registration, or your submission may still be processing.
PAS program questions (eligibility, participation, system use):
- Review program materials
- Contact PAS support:
- PAS program questions: Refer to program documents or your Health Authority or contact PAS support:
- Payment issues or direct deposit questions: Contact NNPBC via accounting@nnpbc.com
Related Resources
- PAS General Info: https://www.nnpbc.com/np-portal/provincial-attachment-system-information/
- MoH PAS Detailed Guide: https://www.nnpbc.com/np-portal/using-the-provincial-attachment-system/