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Processing time for registering for health insurance
We are receiving a large number of applications, resulting in a current processing time of 60 days. We recommend that you take out private insurance to cover this period. To register for health insurance, extend your stay in Québec or inform us of a prolonged absence from Québec, make a telephone appointment.
By telephone
- Québec area: 418 646-4636
- Montréal area: 514 864-3411
- Throughout Québec: 1 800 561-9749
- Outside Québec: 514 864-3411
Telephone service hours
- Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Our telephone service is unavailable during statutory holidays.
In person
By mail
Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec
C. P. 6600, succ. Terminus
Québec (Québec) G1K 7T3