Insurance for international students

As an international student, unless you qualify for an exemption, you will be automatically and compulsorily insured under the GreenShield private insurance option chosen by the ITHQ.

• This health insurance plan offers coverage in Québec and in the countries where the internships will be carried out (certain conditions may apply).
• To find out how much the compulsory insurance will cost, use the Program fee calculator.
• To subscribe to this insurance, you will need to pay the fees indicated in your ColNET student account.

Exemption request

Some countries have signed a social security agreement with the Government of Québec, allowing their nationals to benefit from the Québec health insurance plan (RAMQ) for the duration of their studies.

• To find out if you can benefit from this agreement, consult the list of signatory countries.
• If you are a national of one of the signatory countries and wish to register with the RAMQ, you must obtain the Social Security affiliation form before leaving your home country.
• When you arrive in Montréal, you must apply online to the Régie de l’assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ). The following documents will be required: passport, Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ), proof of school attendance (which you can obtain from the registrar’s office) and Social Security affiliation form.
• As a RAMQ beneficiary, you may be exempted from the compulsory health insurance chosen by the ITHQ. To do so, you must send a copy of your RAMQ enrolment letter to the registrar’s office.

Submitting a claim

• To access your insurance policy and submit a claim online: log in to your GreenShield+ account.
• For more information: visit the GreenShield website or contact customer service.