A-29.01 - Act respecting prescription drug insurance

Section 8 Disposition versions

2015-06-20

8. Coverage under the basic plan includes, to the extent provided for by this Act, the pharmaceutical services determined by government regulation under subparagraph 1.2 of the first paragraph of section 78 and the medications entered on the list of medications drawn up by the Minister in a regulation made under section 60, when provided in Québec by a pharmacist on the prescription of a physician, a medical resident, a dentist, a midwife or another professional authorized by law or a regulation under subparagraph b of the first paragraph of section 19 of the Medical Act (chapter M-9). Certain medications on the list shall be covered only in the cases, on the conditions or for the therapeutic indications determined in the regulation of the Minister. Coverage also includes, in the cases, on the conditions and in the circumstances determined in the regulation, any other medication except medications or classes of medications determined in the regulation.

The same coverage applies when a person obtains medications in a pharmacy outside Québec from a person legally authorized to practise as a pharmacist in the place concerned and with whom the Board has entered into an individual agreement for that purpose, if the pharmacy is situated in a region bordering on Québec and if no pharmacy situated in Québec within a radius of 32 kilometres of that pharmacy provides services to the public.

In addition, coverage includes, in the cases and on the conditions and for the classes of persons determined by government regulation, the medications specified in the regulation that are provided as part of the services provided by an institution within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2) or the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S-5) or any other institution recognized for that purpose by the Minister that is situated outside Québec in a region bordering on Québec.

The Government may, in a regulation made under subparagraph 1.2 of the first paragraph of section 78, limit the coverage for pharmaceutical services whose payment is borne by the Board to those relating to a medication that is on the list of medications drawn up by the Minister under section 60. Such a limitation on the coverage for those pharmaceutical services may also be imposed in a group insurance contract or an employee benefit plan.

1996, c. 32, s. 8; 1999, c. 37, s. 1; 1999, c. 24, s. 15; 2002, c. 27, s. 1; 2002, c. 33, s. 9; 2015, c. 8, s. 183.

The following provisions are not in force:

in the third paragraph, the words “or any other institution recognized for that purpose by the Minister that is situated outside Québec in a region bordering on Québec”.

The above provisions will come into force on the date or dates to be fixed by the Government (1996, c. 32, s. 119).

2005-06-30

8. Coverage under the basic plan includes, to the extent provided for by this Act, the services required to fill or renew a prescription and the medications entered on the list of medications drawn up by the Minister in a regulation made under section 60, when provided in Québec by a pharmacist on the prescription of a physician, a medical resident, a dentist, a midwife or another professional authorized by law or a regulation under subparagraph b of the first paragraph of section 19 of the Medical Act (chapter M-9). Certain medications on the list shall be covered only in the cases, on the conditions or for the therapeutic indications determined in the regulation of the Minister. Coverage also includes, in the cases, on the conditions and in the circumstances determined in the regulation, any other medication except medications or classes of medications determined in the regulation.

The same coverage applies when a person obtains medications in a pharmacy outside Québec from a person legally authorized to practise as a pharmacist in the place concerned and with whom the Board has entered into an individual agreement for that purpose, if the pharmacy is situated in a region bordering on Québec and if no pharmacy situated in Québec within a radius of 32 kilometres of that pharmacy provides services to the public.

In addition, coverage includes, in the cases and on the conditions and for the classes of persons determined by government regulation, the medications specified in the regulation that are provided as part of the services provided by an institution within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2) or the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S-5) or any other institution recognized for that purpose by the Minister that is situated outside Québec in a region bordering on Québec.

1996, c. 32, s. 8; 1999, c. 37, s. 1; 1999, c. 24, s. 15; 2002, c. 27, s. 1; 2002, c. 33, s. 9.

The following provisions are not in force:

in the third paragraph, the words “or any other institution recognized for that purpose by the Minister that is situated outside Québec in a region bordering on Québec”.

The above provisions will come into force on the date or dates to be fixed by the Government (1996, c. 32, s. 119).

2003-01-30

8. Coverage under the basic plan includes, to the extent provided for by this Act, the services required to fill or renew a prescription and the medications entered on the list of medications drawn up by the Minister in a regulation made under section 60, when provided in Québec by a pharmacist on the prescription of a physician, a medical resident, a dentist, a midwife or another professional authorized by law or a regulation under subparagraph b of the first paragraph of section 19 of the Medical Act (chapter M-9). Certain medications on the list shall be covered only in the cases, on the conditions or for the therapeutic indications determined in the regulation of the Minister.

The same coverage applies when a person obtains medications in a pharmacy outside Québec from a person legally authorized to practise as a pharmacist in the place concerned and with whom the Board has entered into an individual agreement for that purpose, if the pharmacy is situated in a region bordering on Québec and if no pharmacy situated in Québec within a radius of 32 kilometres of that pharmacy provides services to the public.

In addition, coverage includes, in the cases and on the conditions and for the classes of persons determined by government regulation, the medications specified in the regulation that are provided as part of the services provided by an institution within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S‐4.2) or the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S‐5) or any other institution recognized for that purpose by the Minister that is situated outside Québec in a region bordering on Québec.

1996, c. 32, s. 8; 1999, c. 37, s. 1; 1999, c. 24, s. 15; 2002, c. 27, s. 1; 2002, c. 33, s. 9.

The following provisions are not in force:

in the third paragraph, the words “or any other institution recognized for that purpose by the Minister that is situated outside Québec in a region bordering on Québec”.

The above provisions will come into force on the date or dates to be fixed by the Government (1996, c. 32, s. 119).

2002-07-01

8. Coverage under the basic plan includes, to the extent provided for by this Act, the services required to fill or renew a prescription and the medications entered on the list of medications drawn up by the Minister in a regulation made under section 60, when provided in Québec by a pharmacist on the prescription of a physician, a medical resident, a dentist or a midwife. Certain medications on the list shall be covered only in the cases, on the conditions or for the therapeutic indications determined in the regulation.

The same coverage applies when a person obtains medications in a pharmacy outside Québec from a person legally authorized to practise as a pharmacist in the place concerned and with whom the Board has entered into an individual agreement for that purpose, if the pharmacy is situated in a region bordering on Québec and if no pharmacy situated in Québec within a radius of 32 kilometres of that pharmacy provides services to the public.

In addition, coverage includes, in the cases and on the conditions and for the classes of persons determined by government regulation, the medications specified in the regulation that are provided as part of the services provided by an institution within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S‐4.2) or the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S‐5) or any other institution recognized for that purpose by the Minister that is situated outside Québec in a region bordering on Québec.

1996, c. 32, s. 8; 1999, c. 37, s. 1; 1999, c. 24, s. 15; 2002, c. 27, s. 1.

The following provisions are not in force:

in the third paragraph, the words “or any other institution recognized for that purpose by the Minister that is situated outside Québec in a region bordering on Québec”.

The above provisions will come into force on the date or dates to be fixed by the Government (1996, c. 32, s. 119).

1999-09-24

8. Coverage under the basic plan includes, to the extent provided for by this Act, the services required to fill or renew a prescription and the medications entered on the list of medications drawn up by the Minister in a regulation made under section 60, when provided in Québec by a pharmacist on the prescription of a physician, a medical resident, a dentist or a midwife. Certain medications on the list shall be covered only in the cases, on the conditions and for the therapeutic indications determined in the regulation.

The same coverage applies when a person obtains medications in a pharmacy outside Québec from a person legally authorized to practise as a pharmacist in the place concerned and with whom the Board has entered into an individual agreement for that purpose, if the pharmacy is situated in a region bordering on Québec and if no pharmacy situated in Québec within a radius of 32 kilometres of that pharmacy provides services to the public.

In addition, coverage includes, in the cases and on the conditions and for the classes of persons determined by government regulation, the medications specified in the regulation that are provided as part of the services provided by an institution within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S‐4.2) or the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S‐5) or any other institution recognized for that purpose by the Minister that is situated outside Québec in a region bordering on Québec.

1996, c. 32, s. 8; 1999, c. 37, s. 1; 1999, c. 24, s. 15.

The following provisions are not in force:

in the third paragraph, the words “or any other institution recognized for that purpose by the Minister that is situated outside Québec in a region bordering on Québec”.

The above provisions will come into force on the date or dates to be fixed by the Government (1996, c. 32, s. 119).

1999-09-01

8. Coverage under the basic plan includes, to the extent provided for by this Act, the services required to fill or renew a prescription and the medications entered on the list of medications drawn up by the Minister in a regulation made under section 60, when provided in Québec by a pharmacist on the prescription of a physician, a medical resident or a dentist. Certain medications on the list shall be covered only in the cases, on the conditions and for the therapeutic indications determined in the regulation.

The same coverage applies when a person obtains medications in a pharmacy outside Québec from a person legally authorized to practise as a pharmacist in the place concerned and with whom the Board has entered into an individual agreement for that purpose, if the pharmacy is situated in a region bordering on Québec and if no pharmacy situated in Québec within a radius of 32 kilometres of that pharmacy provides services to the public.

In addition, coverage includes, in the cases and on the conditions and for the classes of persons determined by government regulation, the medications specified in the regulation that are provided as part of the services provided by an institution within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S‐4.2) or the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S‐5) or any other institution recognized for that purpose by the Minister that is situated outside Québec in a region bordering on Québec.

1996, c. 32, s. 8; 1999, c. 37, s. 1.

The following provisions are not in force:

in the third paragraph, the words “or any other institution recognized for that purpose by the Minister that is situated outside Québec in a region bordering on Québec”.

The above provisions will come into force on the date or dates to be fixed by the Government (1996, c. 32, s. 119).

1999-04-01

8. Coverage under the basic plan includes, to the extent provided for by this Act, the services required to fill or renew a prescription and the medications entered on the list of medications drawn up by the Minister under section 60, when provided in Québec by a pharmacist on the prescription of a physician, a medical resident or a dentist. Certain medications on the list, specified by government regulation, shall be covered only in the cases, on the conditions and for the therapeutic indications determined in the regulation.

In force: 1997-01-01

The same coverage applies when a person obtains medications in a pharmacy outside Québec from a person legally authorized to practise as a pharmacist in the place concerned and with whom the Board has entered into an individual agreement for that purpose, if the pharmacy is situated in a region bordering on Québec and if no pharmacy situated in Québec within a radius of 32 kilometres of that pharmacy provides services to the public.

Not in force

In addition, coverage includes, in the cases and on the conditions and for the classes of persons determined by government regulation, the medications specified in the regulation that are provided as part of the services provided by an institution within the meaning of the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2) or the Act respecting health services and social services for Cree Native persons (chapter S-5) or any other institution recognized for that purpose by the Minister that is situated outside Québec in a region bordering on Québec.

1996, c. 32, s. 8.

In the first paragraph of this section, the words “in Québec” come into force on 1 January 1997. (1996, c. 32, s. 119; Order in Council 1562-96 dated 11 December 1996, (1996) 128 G.O. 2, 5439).

The third paragraph comes into force on 1 January 1997 except the words below. (1996, c. 32, s. 119; Order in Council 1562-96 dated 11 December 1996, (1996) 128 G.O. 2, 5439).

The following provisions are not in force:

in the third paragraph, the words “or any other institution recognized for that purpose by the Minister that is situated outside Québec in a region bordering on Québec”.

The above provisions will come into force on the date or dates to be fixed by the Government (1996, c. 32, s. 119).