Everyone who has taken up residence in Québec permanently must have prescription drug insurance coverage. Coverage is available through RAMQ’s public plan.
Everyone who is permanently settled in Québec must have prescription drug insurance coverage at all times.
Are you confused about the concepts of health insurance and prescription drug insurance? Here is some information to help you understand them better.
Find out about free access to prescription drugs: emergency contraception, morning-after pill, naloxone, sexually transmitted diseases, etc.
If you are a permanent Québec resident, you must have prescription drug coverage at all times.
You qualify for the Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan if you do not have access to a private plan in your professional or family life.
When you purchase prescription drugs covered under the public plan, you generally pay a portion of their cost: your contribution.
The public plan does not cover prescription drugs purchased outside Québec. It is wise to take out travel insurance covering prescription drugs
This is a general information pamphlet on prescription drug insurance: annual premium, private plans and public plan, covered drugs, and contribution.
