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Newcomer Emergency Health Care Insurance

Advantages

• Provides coverage in case of accident or illness when you open an account.
• Provides newcomers with coverage while waiting to be eligible under the Quebec health insurance plan (RAMQ).
• Insurance can be taken out over the phone quickly and easily.
• Free access to the Emergency Health Care assistance service available at all times.

Features

• Covers costs incurred in Canada for emergency health care services in case of accident or illness.
• Maximum coverage mount: $50,000.
• Includes the following care and services:
  • hospital services
  • medical care and services (physicians, surgeons, etc.)
  • medical care and services prescribed by a physician (x-rays, prescription drugs, etc.)
  • paramedical services (chiropractor, podiatrist, etc.)
  • dental services
  • transportation expenses

Eligibility

For newcomers who have:

• applied for the Quebec health insurance plan (RAMQ) and received confirmation of eligibility and effective date of the plan
• received a Quebec selection certificate
• reside in Quebec

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