Inform RAMQ of a departure from Québec Procedure to follow before leaving Québec Step 1 Contact us Call us to obtain the Temporary Departure From Québec form: Québec area: 418 781-2520Montréal area: 514 687-4571Throughout Québec: 1 833 203-5524Outside Québec: 1 514 687-4571 When you call, select option 4 from the telephone menu. Step 2 Send us your documents Send the following documents by mail to the address at the bottom of the form: Completed and signed form Photocopy of the work contract or employer attestation. The following information must be included:Name of employer and signature of a managerAddress of the Québec employerStart and end dates of the work contract or, in an attestation, the work periodMention indicating that the worker reports directly to the Québec employerYour identity Eligibility for health insurance You will receive a letter confirming whether your eligibility for health insurance will be maintained during your absence. If your eligibility is maintained, you may benefit from services covered outside Québec. Otherwise, you will have to pay out of pocket for any health services you need. Condition Report directly to the company or organization with its headquarters or an establishment in Québec. Duration of coverage You will be covered for the full duration of your contract. Private insurance recommended We recommend purchasing private insurance before leaving Québec. It will cover charges not covered by RAMQ. If you do not have private insurance at the time you receive care outside of Québec, the part not reimbursed by RAMQ must be paid out of pocket. See also Know which services are covered outside QuébecRequest a reimbursement for services received outside QuébecCheck my prescription drug coverage outside Québec
