Since November 1, 1970, coverage under the Health Insurance Plan has been compulsory for every resident or temporary resident of Québec who fulfills the conditions provided for by law.

From the menu on the left, you can access a wealth of information about the plan.

You may also wish to consult:

• the Health Insurance Act (R.S.Q., c. A-29);
• the Regulation respecting eligibility and registration of persons in respect of the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (A-29, r.0.01);
• the Regulation respecting the application of the Health Insurance Act (A-29, r.1);
• the Regulation respecting forms and statements of fees under the Health Insurance Act (A-29, r.2).