Loops said:
Thanks for the info!! Silly me I got a private insurance since I thought I was not going to get it until the end of the process ... and Im so against not having a medical insurance or any type of 'just in case' medical protection. Having my card from RAMQ before I thought is definitely going to save me a few $$$ You guys rock!!
The private insurance is still going to be beneficial to you, you are aware that unless your country has a reciprocal health care agreement with Quebec, you have to wait 3 months to get the health insurance card, from the day you apply for RAMQ. At least it isn't 3 months from when you get PR though.
I know this because I checked out health insurance when I first arrived in Canada and I have an American friend who was sponsored and he had to wait 3 months.
Official info
Generally speaking, if you arrive in Québec from outside Canada, even if you are a Canadian citizen, you will be eligible for the Québec Health Insurance Plan after a waiting period of up to 3 months following your registration.
Agreements with other countries (no waiting period)
The Québec government has entered into reciprocal social security agreements, which include a health component, with the following countries:
Belgium; Denmark; Finland; France; Greece; Luxembourg; Norway; Portugal; and Sweden.
