What is the Public Plan?

Administered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec, the Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan is a government insurance plan offering basic prescription drug coverage. It was set up in 1997 to cover all Quebecers who are not eligible for a private plan.

Ever since the public plan was created, all Quebecers, regardless of their financial situation, have had reasonable and equitable access to the prescription drugs they need.

Check your situation to avoid unpleasant surprises

If you are registered for the public plan while being eligible for a private plan, you will have to repay the Régie the amount paid for any prescription drugs obtained during the period of non-eligibility for the public plan.

If you are not covered by prescription drug insurance, which is compulsory, you will have to pay Revenu Québec an amount equivalent to the public plan premium for every full month during which you had no coverage at all. The Régie, together with Revenu Québec, makes regular checks regarding compliance.