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Before leaving Québec to travel or study, or before moving abroad, check your situation with regard to health insurance and prescription drug insurance.

You must still have prescription drug insurance coverage when you are unemployed or temporarily absent from work (example: illness, maternity).

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.

You may be asked to provide us with documents proving that you are indeed living in Québec.

Find out what services are covered when you travel outside Québec, depending on your destination and the duration of your trip.

The public plan does not cover prescription drugs purchased outside Québec. It is wise to take out travel insurance covering prescription drugs

Québec has concluded agreements with certain countries, thereby making it easier to access health insurance during a temporary stay (work, studies) or a following a permanent departure.