Effective April 29, Quebec has extended the health coverage for temporary foreign workers who have an implied status for a period of six months in the province. RAMQ (the government health insurance board in Quebec) officials stated that those who have an implied status will be able to continue to access the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Quebec for benefits.

Due to the coronavirus temporary foreign workers whose work permits are expiring and are not able to renew, can stay in Canada under an implied status. In order to continue to avail health coverage they need to complete an extension form and send it back to RAMQ with their original work permit. A new RAMQ card with a validity period of six months will be sent by mail.