RAMQ applies legal and control measures in order to fulfil its mission toward citizens and health professionals.
Students age 18 to 25 no longer studying full time cease to be covered by their parents’ prescription drug insurance and must take out insurance for themselves.
Everyone who has taken up residence in Québec permanently must have prescription drug insurance coverage. Coverage is available through RAMQ’s public plan.
You must still have prescription drug insurance coverage when you are unemployed or temporarily absent from work (example: illness, maternity).
The public plan does not cover prescription drugs purchased outside Québec. It is wise to take out travel insurance covering prescription drugs
You must join your new employer’s private prescription drug plan, unless your drugs are covered under another private plan.
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.
This form is used to apply for a reimbursement of the cost of supplies purchased from a provider that has not signed an agreement with RAMQ. Must be accompanied by the original invoices and proofs of payment.
Form 4258
This form is used to apply for a reimbursement of the cost of breastforms purchased in Québec.
To find out more, refer to the page External breastforms.
Form 3198
This form confirms the intention of the parent or legal guardian of a child to reside in Québec for a period of more than 6 months following the date of registration of the child for health insurance. It must be signed before a commissioner for oaths and remains valid for 45 days.
Form 4489
