Régie de l'Assurance Maladie du Québec

The Regie de L'Assurance Maladie du Québec (RAMQ) is the government health insurance system in the province of Quebec, Canada. The English approximation is The Quebec Health Insurance Authority.

Under the system, most residents of Quebec have basic health coverage. There are a few exceptions, such as college or university students from other provinces who are covered by their home province plans.

The Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec was established in 1969 for the purpose of setting up the public Health Insurance Plan. Ever since, the Régie has contributed to the development and smooth operation of Québec's healthcare system. [http://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/regie/index.shtml]

Under Canadian federal law, all citizens are entitled to free basic heath care, wherein each province administers their own system. Unlike most other provincial health plans, the Quebec health plan does cover prescription medicines for many people. The annual cost varies depending upon each person's situation. People who are eligible for private prescription coverage are required to enroll in the private plan and are not eligible for the RAMQ prescription plan.

References

1 http://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/regie/index.shtml