Quebec residents pay millions for out-of-province medical care

Québécois paid over $10 million out-of-pocket for medical services in other Canadian provinces in 2024 due to billing discrepancies. The Quebec Health Insurance Board (RAMQ) reimbursed only $2.3 million of the $12.6 million billed by out-of-province providers, leaving residents to cover the substantial difference. Quebec has not joined reciprocal billing agreements for medical services, unlike other provinces, and advises residents to obtain private insurance for travel.