Register for health insurance I am settling in or returning to Québec Persons accompanying you to Québec (spouse and dependants) have the same rights as you. They also have the same obligations and must complete their own documents online to register for health insurance. In general, when you settle in Québec, your health insurance coverage starts after a waiting period of up to 3 months after you register. Requested documents You will need a scanned copy of each of the required documents to complete your registration application (JPG or PDF). You will not be able to save the form during the process. Any missing document will delay the processing of your application. You are required to have any documents in a language other than French or English translated at your cost. In any cases, you must provide a document confirming your status in Canada (Canadian citizen or permanent resident). The type of document required is specified according to the answers you provide in the registration form. Examples of documents requested according to your situation Proof of Canadian citizenship (valid Canadian passport, birth certificate, copy of an act of birth or certificate of Canadian citizenship)Permanent Resident Card or Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR)Québec Selection Certificate (CSQ)Certificate of coverage under your country’s social security plan, if you are from a country that has signed a social security agreement with QuébecDocument proving the date of release from the CAF or the posting instructions in Québec Next