Quebecers spend millions on healthcare outside the province due to billing gaps

Quebecers paid over $10 million out-of-pocket for healthcare in other provinces last year due to a lack of reciprocal billing agreements. Quebec residents must pay upfront for most medical services outside the province and seek reimbursement from the provincial health insurance board, which often doesn't cover the full cost. While hospital care is covered reciprocally, Quebec has no plans to extend these agreements to other medical services, encouraging residents to obtain private insurance for travel.