Child
Person under age 18 or student age 18 to 25 who is:
- studying full time in an educational institution at the secondary-, college- or university level
- spouseless
- living with their parents, and
- not eligible for a private plan on their own
Persons age 18 or over with a functional impairment also meet the definition of a child. They may continue being covered under their parents’ plan if they are:
- spouseless
- suffering from a functional impairment that occurred before they turned 18, within the meaning or the Regulation respecting the basic prescription drug insurance plan
- living with their parents or tutor
- not receiving benefits under a financial assistance program with claim slips (carnet de réclamation)
- not eligible for a private plan