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Regional Financial Assistance Program for Travel by Users (200 kilometres and more)
Financial support for long-distance medical travel
Last Update: May 17, 2026
Funding available
$ 126
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec
Overview
This program provides financial assistance for users in Gaspésie who must travel 200 km or more for RAMQ-covered care unavailable locally. It supports travel and accommodation costs, including eligible companion costs in certain cases.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 126 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Travel for RAMQ-covered health care and services not available locally
- Medical trips to the nearest network institution 200 km or more away
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed claim form
- Physician’s prescription or copy of the prescription
- Supporting documents for travel costs
- Proof of accommodation
- Void cheque and email address for direct deposit, if requested
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Quebec residents living in the Gaspésie region
- Patients referred for RAMQ-covered care
Who is not eligible
- People who are not Quebec residents living in Gaspésie
- Travellers seeking reimbursement for a non-nearest institution chosen for personal reasons
- Costs already covered by another financial assistance program
Eligible expenses
- Round-trip travel by car, based on a per-kilometre allowance
- Lowest-cost round-trip public transport fare
- Companion’s public transport costs, when prescribed
- Meals and accommodation per night
- Additional meal allowance for a prescribed companion
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs already reimbursed by another financial assistance program
- Travel to a non-nearest institution chosen for personal reasons
Eligible geographic areas
- Gaspésie region
Processing and Agreement
- The claim is reviewed by the receiving health institution
- Incomplete or inaccurate forms may be refused
- The institution decides whether the request is accepted or rejected
- Applicants may be asked to contact their usual health institution for special cases
Additional information
- Amounts are indexed every April 1.
- Special arrangements may apply for cancer-related care, transplant-related care, or longer wait times for certain specialties.
- The application must be sent to the health institution in the user’s municipality of residence.
- Incomplete or inaccurate forms may be rejected.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Regional Financial Assistance Program for Travel by Users (200 kilometres and more) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Regional Financial Assistance Program for Travel by Users (200 kilometres and more). This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Regional Financial Assistance Program for Travel by Users (200 kilometres and more)?
This program provides financial assistance for users in Gaspésie who must travel 200 km or more for RAMQ-covered care unavailable locally. It supports travel and accommodation costs, including eligible companion costs in certain cases.
How much funding can be received?
Regional Financial Assistance Program for Travel by Users (200 kilometres and more) Funds up to $126 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Regional Financial Assistance Program for Travel by Users (200 kilometres and more) program?
To be eligible for the Regional Financial Assistance Program for Travel by Users (200 kilometres and more) program, you must:
Quebec resident in Gaspésie
Physician prescription required
Travel 200 km or more
What expenses are eligible under Regional Financial Assistance Program for Travel by Users (200 kilometres and more)?
Travel for RAMQ-covered health care and services not available locally
Medical trips to the nearest network institution 200 km or more away
Who can I contact for more information about the Regional Financial Assistance Program for Travel by Users (200 kilometres and more)?
You can contact Integrated Health and Social Services Centre of Gaspésie (CISSS) by email at deplacement.usager.cisssgaspesie@ssss.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 418 368-3301, poste 73124.
Where is the Regional Financial Assistance Program for Travel by Users (200 kilometres and more) available?
The Regional Financial Assistance Program for Travel by Users (200 kilometres and more) program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the Regional Financial Assistance Program for Travel by Users (200 kilometres and more) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Regional Financial Assistance Program for Travel by Users (200 kilometres and more) is a Grant and Funding