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- /en/citizens/absence-quebec
Before leaving Québec to travel or study, or before moving abroad, check your situation with regard to health insurance and prescription drug insurance.
- /en/citizens/absence-quebec/tally
- /en/citizens/end-employment-temporary-absence
You must still have prescription drug insurance coverage when you are unemployed or temporarily absent from work (example: illness, maternity).
- /en/citizens/absence-quebec/exceptions-presence-rule
In certain situations (such as studies, work, 7-year exception), you may be absent from Québec 183 days or more in a calendar year and still remain eligible for health insurance.
- /en/citizens/health-insurance/proofs-presence-quebec
You may be asked to provide us with documents proving that you are indeed living in Québec.
- /en/citizens/absence-quebec/know-which-services-are-covered-outside-quebec
Find out what services are covered when you travel outside Québec, depending on your destination and the duration of your trip.
- /en/citizens/absence-quebec/check-prescription-drug-coverage-outside-quebec
The public plan does not cover prescription drugs purchased outside Québec. It is wise to take out travel insurance covering prescription drugs
- /en/media/2901
This form is used to obtain a reimbursement of costs incurred for covered services outside Québec, but only if you don’t have private insurance.
To find out more about procedure and processing time, refer to the page Request a reimbursement for covered services.
Form 1896
- /en/citizens/absence-quebec/working-studying-taking-residence-outside-quebec-agreements-other-countries
Québec has concluded agreements with certain countries, thereby making it easier to access health insurance during a temporary stay (work, studies) or a following a permanent departure.
- /en/media/12956
This form is used to request from RAMQ proof of your health insurance coverage. When you go to Serbia to reside there temporarily or permanently, this proof is necessary for your health insurance coverage under the social security agreement between Québec and Serbia.
Form 4501