UNINSURED MEDICAL SERVICES
You will be billed for copying a medical file (digital or paper), including images, drafting a certificate of attendance, photocopying and transferring the file if you are doing so on behalf of a third party, i.e an insurer, employer or health professional who is not a member of the Quebec health insurance plan (e.g. chiropractor, podiatrist, etc.) or the Société de l’Assurance Automobile du Québec. A receipt is issued automatically upon payment.
| Certificate of attendance : | $5.00 |
| Copy of images on CD : | $10.00 |
| Shipping of images on CD: | $15.00 |
| Transfer of the file to a third party : | $50.00 |
The patient who believes that the amounts billed after December 6th, 2015 are for services insured under the Health Insurance Act or fees relating to their dispensation can, within five years of payment, make a written claim for reimbursement to the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec. When it is of the opinion that the amounts billed are not allowed, the Régie reimburses the patient and recovers the same amount from the professional or third party who billed for the services.”
EXPIRED OR UNSUBMITTED HEALTH INSURANCE CARD
Excerpt from the RAMQ website, dated February 20, 2020
You must submit your valid health insurance card to be eligible for covered services. You will be required to pay for these services if your card has expired or has not been submitted. To renew your expired card, see the RAMQ website. If necessary, you can replace a lost, stolen or damaged card. You have one year after receiving services to request a refund.
How to claim a refund
- Rectify your situation if your card has expired.
- Obtain the “Request for Reimbursement (Expired or Unsubmitted Card)” from the reception desk.
- Follow the instructions on the form to complete it. It includes two sections: one to be completed by a professional and the other by you.
- Send your claim to the RAMQ.
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Last Updated : February 20, 2020