Overview of Reimbursement for Prescription Drugs in Quebec

All Canadians have access to the insured health services defined by the Canada Health Act including all medically necessary hospital services, inpatient pharmaceuticals (medicines used while you are hospitalized), and medically required physician services. Prescription medicines used by individuals who are not hospitalized (outpatients) are not paid for by this system.

Residents of Quebec have access to reimbursement for prescription drugs through the plans and programs listed below. For more information on a drug plan click on the plan name.

Private Insurance / Third Party Insurance

Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)

Non-Insured Health Benefits Program

Veterans Affairs Canada

Public Services Health Care Plan

Interim Federal Health Program

Correctional Services Canada

If you want to find out what drug coverage you may be eligible for click on Guide to Drug Plan Coverage