Quebec announces temporary financial support measures for non-emergency care

The Quebec government has implemented temporary measures and financial support for individuals who may have lost eligibility for certain medical, optometric and dental services during the pandemic.

Health Minister Christian Dubé said in a press release that it was in the interest of fairness that the government decided to create temporary reimbursement programs. Quebecers could not access services, and over time, they were no longer eligible for public financial plans.

“The exceptional circumstances we experienced last spring may have created situations that have weakened the financial situation of some people, and we are committed to ensuring that they have the same access to these services as in normal times, despite the context,” he said.

Quebecers will need to fill out an application form to benefit from the temporary measures. However, they must prove they are eligible for reimbursement. The government hopes that this will compensate the financial impact caused by the closure of non-emergency care clinics.

Health and Social Services Minister

Lionel Carmant was also involved with the provincial announcement Friday. He noted that it is important for families to continue receiving financial support for care that is normally covered by the public system.

“With these reimbursement programs, we are ensuring that children will be able to continue to receive the quality dental and optometric are entitled to develop Carmant. care to which they in order to continue in good health,” said