Hospitalization and travel expenses for users
Hospitalization Fees
Hospitalization fees and care are generally covered by the Régie de l'assurance-maladie du Québec (RAMQ), and this is for the province's residents. However, please note that certain types of treatment and medical services are not covered by the RAMQ. When this is the case, your physician will notify you.
Rates for rooms are established under section 10 of the Regulation respecting the application of the Hospital Insurance Act as set by the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux.
Consult the MSSS circular (French) to know the applicable rates.
Québec residents | Residents of other Canadian provinces | Residents of other countries | |
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| Medical care and hospitalization fees | Fully covered by the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ).* | Fully covered by your province, except for certain excluded services** | You must pay the total cost. Payable in cash or reimbursed by your insurer. |
| Room fees (3 or more beds) | Fully covered by the RAMQ. | Fully covered by your province, except for certain excluded services** | Occupancy fees are included in the price of a single day of hospitalization. |
| Room fees (Private and semi-private) | You must pay the total cost (Prices are subject to change without prior notice). | Fully covered by your province through occupancy charges, except for certain excluded services** | You must pay the total cost.
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* You must have a valid RAMQ card.
** You must have a valid medical insurance card.
User travel expenses
All travel to an establishment in the health and social services network (RSSS) is at the expense of the person being transported, unless he or she is eligible for a government financial support program. The Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec does not cover the cost of transportation to a network facility for Quebec residents.