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RAMQ: Québec’s Health Care Plan
Through the RAMQ, the province pays for many of the health services you may need. Find out what the RAMQ covers, apply for the RMAQ, renew your card, and more!
What vision care is covered by the Québec Health Insurance Plan?
The Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) pays the cost of certain services provided by optometrists. ▶ Services covered for all: In the event of a sudden eye problem such as conjunctivitis or inflammation of the eyelid, or where there is a foreign…
#YouAsked: “How would I find a walk-in clinic in my area?”
When you need to see a doctor on the same day or the next, medical consultation services are available. If You Do Not Have a Family Doctor, or if Your Family Doctor is Not Available Some Medical Clinics or GMFs provide medical consultations on the…
#YouAsked: “Can you share some safety tips to help me and my family stay safe this summer while in the water?”
Swimming is a great recreational sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. But it’s important to know how to be safe while you’re in the water. The following are just a few important safety tips you should be aware of before you,…
#YouAsked: “What can we do to prepare our family for an emergency situation such as a severe storm?”
To prepare your family to face an emergency such as a flood, tornado, wildfire, earthquake or power outage, you should consider having an emergency plan and an emergency kit that will include all essential items to survive the first 72 hours following a disaster. We’ve…
#YouAsked: “I Suspect my Child is Vaping. What are Some of the Signs I Should Watch for?”
Vaping products, also known as e-cigarettes, vape pens, vapes, mods, tanks, and e-hookahs, can have many negative effects on youth and young adults. It can increase their exposure to harmful chemicals and can lead to nicotine addiction and physical dependence. And though the occurrence is…
#YouAsked: “I suspect my child is being bullied at school. What can I do?”
If your child approaches you about being bullied or if you suspect they are being bullied, you should act quickly and prevent it from happening again. Here are a few steps you can take: Listen to your child and assure them that they have a…
#YouAsked: “What dental care is covered by the Québec Health Insurance Plan?”
The Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec pays the cost of certain services provided by dentists and denturists. For everyone: In hospitals, every insured person is entitled to certain oral surgery services in the event of trauma or an illness. The services are provided free…
YouAsked: “What Should I Do If I Suspect Elder Abuse?”
Elder abuse is real and it happens to many seniors. It includes psychological or physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial or property abuse, negligence and violation of human rights. And elder abuse is not always perpetrated by strangers. Over 90% of all reported abuse of seniors…
#You Asked: “What Medical Services are Covered by the Québec Health Insurance Plan?”
The Medical Services Program is a universal program, which means that anyone insured by the Health Insurance Plan is eligible. To benefit from this program, just present your valid Health Insurance Card. The medical services covered by the Health Insurance Plan are those that are medically necessary and…
#YouAsked: “How do I Apply for a Health Card or Replace my Lost Health Card?”
With your Health Insurance Card, you benefit from a range of services covered under the Québec Health Insurance Plan. As soon as you arrive in Québec, you must call to obtain the necessary form. Depending on your situation, they will tell you what you need to do…
