The admissions office will ask you to sign a consent to care form for treatments and possible tests. If a patient is unable to sign the form because of incapacity, a spouse, guardian or close relative must sign it.

Documents required

When you come to the hospital, have your valid health insurance card and your hospital card with you. If you do not have a hospital card, the admissions staff will give you one. If you have private insurance, you must present proof of coverage for the additional hospitalization costs that will be billed to you if you choose to stay in a private or semi-private room.

Valid health insurance card

Please note that it is essential that you renew your health insurance card before it expires. Having a valid card with you can help you prevent problems as it is required to avoid charges for the healthcare services that are covered by the health insurance plan. To learn how to renew your card, visit the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ) website.

Eligibility for the health insurance plan for patients from outside Québec

Patients coming from another province in Canada or from a country other than Canada can get more information about their eligibility for the health insurance plan by visiting the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec website.