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You will find all the answers to the most frequently asked questions below:<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n If you have private insurance, we invite you to contact your insurer and provide the DIN<\/a><\/span>\u00a0;<\/span><\/p>\n If you will be using the RAMQ, you can verify on the\u00a0 <\/span>RAMQ<\/span><\/a> website or ask your local pharmacist.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have high out-of-pocket drug costs, you can speak to your Oncoloy Drug Access Navigator who can help you: what options are available to potentially reduce what you are paying. You can also talk to your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/aqcamo.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AQCAMO-HD_V1_ENGST.mp4″ _builder_version=”4.19.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We invite you to contact your insurance company to find out why, and then contact your Oncology Drug Access Navigator<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You must register with the <\/span>RAMQ<\/span><\/a>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>then consult your Oncology Drug Access Navigator in order to send the authorization request to the RAMQ. <\/p>\n Brand-name or innovator drugs are products patented by pharmaceutical companies. Generic drugs are copies of them and are cheaper. They contain the same medicinal ingredients and are approved by Health Canada, and abide by the same quality standards. <\/span><\/p>\n A biosimilar is a drug which is similar to the original with clinical effects equivalent to the original.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Private insurance and\/or RAMQ. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8. What is the difference in cancer drug coverage (private and public) if I have oral and\/or intravenous treatment? <\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n First, you need to verify if the authorization has expired <\/p>\n You should call the RAMQ first. Usually, there is a number on the letter you can use to contact them, should you need more information. <\/p>\n Yes, there is the Transportation program: One kilometer at a time. <\/em>The program One kilometer at a time<\/em> is designed for individuals newly diagnosed with a blood cancer, those facing a relapse or those starting treatment for the first time. It provides a one-time $400 travel subsidy to those facing financial hardship to help cover the following costs:<\/span><\/p>\n You are eligible if you:<\/span><\/p>\n You can find the programme information here: https:\/\/www.bloodcancers.ca\/i-have-blood-cancer\/how-we-can-help\/one-kilometre-time-transportation-subsidy-program<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n The application form here: https:\/\/www.bloodcancers.ca\/form\/one-mile-at-a-time<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You will find all the answers to the most frequently…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" [et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.0.7\" custom_margin=\"0px||0px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"11px|||||\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.0.7\" custom_padding=\"14px|||||\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.0.7\"][et_pb_text module_class=\"soutien\" _builder_version=\"4.0.7\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]<\/p> Vous t<\/span><\/span>rouverez ici toutes les r\u00e9ponses aux questions les plus fr\u00e9quentes<\/span><\/span>\u2009<\/span><\/span>!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.0.7\" hover_enabled=\"0\"]<\/p> Si vous d\u00e9tenez une assurance priv\u00e9<\/span>e<\/span>, nous vous invitons \u00e0 communiquer avec votre assureur et fournir le DIN<\/a><\/span>\u00a0;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Si vous devez vous tourner vers la RAMQ<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0vous pouvez v\u00e9rifier sur le site de la\u00a0<\/span>RAMQ<\/span><\/a>\u00a0ou\u00a0vous renseigner aupr\u00e8s de votre pharmacien communautaire.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> V\u00e9rifier aupr\u00e8s de votre coordonnat<\/span>eur d\u2019acc\u00e8s<\/span>\u00a0aux m\u00e9dicaments\u00a0<\/span>ou<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>de\u00a0<\/span>votre m\u00e9decin\u00a0<\/span>qui\u00a0<\/span>pourra vous r\u00e9f\u00e9rer.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/span><\/p> Nous vous invitons \u00e0 communiquer avec votre assureur pour vous informer des raisons<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0puis communiquer avec votre coordonnateur d\u2019acc\u00e8s aux m\u00e9dicaments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/span><\/p> Vous devez vous inscrire \u00e0 la\u00a0<\/span>RAMQ<\/span><\/a>,<\/span>\u00a0par la suite<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0voir avec votre coordonnateur d\u2019acc\u00e8s aux m\u00e9dicaments pour faire l\u2019envoi de la demande d\u2019autorisation \u00e0 la RAMQ.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Les m\u00e9dicaments d\u2019origine ou innovateurs sont les produits brevet\u00e9s par les compagnies pharmaceutiques. Les m\u00e9dicaments g\u00e9n\u00e9riques en sont des copies et ils sont moins chers. Ils contiennent les m\u00eames ingr\u00e9dients m\u00e9dicamenteux et sont approuv\u00e9s par Sant\u00e9 Canada<\/span>\u00a0selon les m\u00eames normes de qualit\u00e9<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Un biosimilaire est un m\u00e9dicament similaire \u00e0 l'original avec des effets cliniques \u00e9quivalentes \u00e0 ce dernier.<\/p> \u00a0<\/span><\/p> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>1. Is my medication covered? <\/span><\/h3>\n
2. My cancer medication is too expensive, who can help me?<\/span><\/h3>\n
3. My pharmacist tells me that my private insurance does not cover my cancer medication, what can I do? <\/span><\/h3>\n
4. I lost my job and my private insurance, what happens to my drug coverage?<\/span><\/h3>\n
<\/span><\/p>\n5. What is the difference between a brand-name drug, a generic and a biosimilar drug? <\/span><\/h3>\n
6. I have just moved to Quebec, will my medication be covered?
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7. <\/span>What is Quebec’s healthcare reimbursement system?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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9. <\/span>The RAMQ no longer covers my medication, what can I do? <\/span><\/h3>\n
Your pharmacist can request a temporary extension from the RAMQ, while your doctor can make a request to the RAMQ for an authorization to pursue treatment.
<\/span><\/p>\n10. The RAMQ and my private insurance sent me a letter. Who can explain its contents to me? <\/span><\/h3>\n
You can also contact your Oncology Drug Access Navigator or your treating physician. They can provide additional information.
<\/span><\/p>\n11. Is there a subsidy program for travel to my medical appointments?<\/span><\/h3>\n
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1. Est-ce que mon m\u00e9dicament est couvert<\/span>\u2009<\/span>?<\/span>\u00a0<\/h3>
2. Mon m\u00e9dicament pour le cancer est trop dispendieux, qui peut m\u2019aider<\/span>\u2009<\/span>?<\/span><\/h3>
3. Ma pharmacie m\u2019annonce que mon assurance priv\u00e9<\/span>e<\/span>\u00a0ne couvre pas mon m\u00e9dicament pour le cancer, que\u00a0<\/span>puis-je\u00a0<\/span>faire<\/span>\u2009<\/span>?<\/span>\u00a0<\/h3>
4. J\u2019ai perdu mon emploi et mes assurances priv\u00e9<\/span>e<\/span>s<\/span>, qu\u2019est-ce qui arrive \u00e0 la couverture de mes m\u00e9dicaments<\/span>\u2009<\/span>?<\/span><\/h3>
5. Quelle est la diff\u00e9rence entre un m\u00e9dicament original, g\u00e9n\u00e9rique et biosimilaire<\/span>\u2009<\/span>?<\/span>\u00a0<\/h3>
6. Je viens de m\u2019\u00e9tablir au Qu\u00e9bec, est-ce que mes m\u00e9dicaments vont \u00eatre couverts<\/span>\u2009<\/span>?<\/span>\u00a0<\/h3>
7. Quel est<\/span>\u00a0le syst\u00e8me de remboursement du syst\u00e8me de sant\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec<\/span>\u2009<\/span>