Changes to the Quebec Drug Plan 2021

Since July 1st, 2021, the amount of the maximum annual premium paid by people covered by the public prescription drug insurance plan has increase from $662 to $710. The monthly deductible, which was $22.25, will stay the same for this year. The co-insurance portion, which was 35%, will also stay the same until end of June 2022. The maximum annual contribution has increased from $1,144 to $1,161. In Quebec, everyone must always have drug insurance. People eligible under the group … Read More

Mental Health

Support employees With the changing period that we have all been living since the onset of COVID-19, it is increasingly important to place as much importance on the mental health of employees as the physical health of them to promote the well-being of the organization. Poor mental health among employees can create a lot of negativities on employee motivation and thus on the potential profits of the company. Organizations are recommended to take into considerations the following points below in … Read More

Medical Emergency While Traveling

Under the coverage of your group insurance plan, there are certain conditions that apply when you seek medical attention in the event of an emergency while traveling outside your province of residence. Conditions Coverage applies for medical care that must be provided promptly due to: Sudden and unexpected injury or new condition occurring when an insured person travels outside his/her province of residence. Particular health problem or specific condition already diagnosed, but stable from a medical point of view, at … Read More

Changes to the Quebec Drug Plan

Since July 1st, 2019, the amount of the maximum annual premium paid by people covered by the public prescription drug insurance plan has decrease from $616 to $636. The monthly deductible, which was $19.90, increased to $21.75 and the co-insurance portion, which was 34.9%, increased to 37%. The maximum annual contribution has increased from $1,087 to $1,117. In Quebec, everyone must have drug insurance at all times. People eligible under the group benefit insurance plan from insurers are required to … Read More