Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)

The Basic Prescription Drug Insurance Plan guarantees basic coverage for all Quebecers. Individuals not covered by a group insurance plan are eligible for the public plan, administered by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ). The plan covers medications on the Liste de médicaments. Drugs not on this list may be covered by the RAMQ as a médicament d'exception.

Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
Registration
What prescription medications does the RAMQ cover?
How can you get coverage for a drug not on the Liste de médicaments?
Home Page for the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)

Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
For information on general conditions of the plan, eligibility, premiums click here

Registration
For information on Registration for the Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan click here

What prescription medications does the RAMQ cover?
Medications on the Liste de médicaments (drug list) are covered as well as some smoking cessation products. Additionally, exception drugs listed on the Liste de médicaments d'exception (drug list) for which the Régie's prior authorization must be obtained before the Régie can pay are covered. For a list of covered prescription drugs click here

How can you get coverage for a drug not on the Liste de médicaments?
Physicians must complete the "Demande d'autorisation de paiement médicament d'exception" form and submit it to the RAMQ to obtain approval from the Régie before the prescription is dispensed.

For specific forms for certain medications and a general form click here

The form should be faxed to the Régie at FAX (418) 646-5653

Home Page for the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
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