Quebec considering universal drug insurance

Michel Martin

Canadian Medical Association Journal 1996; 154:1264

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Michel Martin is a freelance writer from Hull, Que.

© 1996 Michel Martin


In Brief

The Quebec government may establish a self-financing and contributory drug-insurance program. A committee headed by a former health minister has been developing a program by considering which drugs should be covered, as well as financial and management issues. A report and public consultations are expected this spring.

En bref

Le gouvernement du Québec pourrait établir un programme d'assurance médicaments autofinancé et à cotisations. Un comité dirigé par un ancien ministre de la Santé a commencé à élaborer un programme en analysant quels médicaments il faudrait couvrir, ainsi que des questions financières et administratives. On attend un rapport et des consultations publiques au printemps.
| CMAJ April 15, 1996 (vol 154, no 8)  /  JAMC le 15 avril 1996 (vol 154, no 8) |