Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)- children under 10
Description:
In Quebec, through the provincial health plan children under the age of 10 receive certain services free of charge (some in dental clinics, others in hospitals and certain services in both places).
Region of Administration:
Provincial
Government / Department:
Ministere Santé et Services Sociaux
Eligibility:
All children under the age of 10.
Coverage:
One examination per year; emergency examinations; X-rays; local or general anesthesia; amalgam (grey) fillings for the posterior teeth; fillings using esthetic materials (white) for the anterior teeth; prefabricated crowns; sedative dressings, i.e. temporary fillings intended to reduce pain; endodontics (including, in their case, root canal treatment, apexification, pulpectomy, pulpotomy and emergency opening of the pulp canal); tooth and root extractions; the oral surgery services covered for all.
The costs related to cleaning and applying fluoride are not covered by the Régie for children under age 10.
Providers:
Dentists.
Therapeutic Responsibility:
Dentists.
Compensation:
Fee-for-service.
How it Works:
More information
http://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/citizens/health-insurance/healthcare/pages/dental-services.aspx