Before leaving Québec to travel or study, or before moving abroad, check your situation with regard to health insurance and prescription drug insurance.
Learn how to register a newborn or adopted child for the Health Insurance Plan and the Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan.
Several statutes and regulations govern RAMQ’s activities in the management of the health insurance and prescription drug insurance plans.
The public plan covers the prescription drugs on the List of Medications that are prescribed by a health professional and, in most cases, purchased in Québec.
You can apply for a reimbursement with your pharmacist for the cost of purchased medications that are usually covered.
Several services rendered by pharmacists are covered by prescription drug insurance. Find out which pharmacy services are available with or without cost.
In certain situations (such as studies, work, 7-year exception), you may be absent from Québec 183 days or more in a calendar year and still remain eligible for health insurance.
Find out what steps you need to take with your insurer when you leave Québec to settle elsewhere.
RAMQ applies legal and control measures in order to fulfil its mission toward citizens and health professionals.
You can report wrongdoing on the part of citizens, health professionals, organizations or report any situation in contravention of the agreements, statutes and regulations of the RAMQ.
