2. The purpose of the basic plan is to ensure that all persons in Québec have reasonable and fair access to the medication required by their state of health.
To that end, the plan provides for a minimum level of coverage for the cost of pharmaceutical services and medications, and requires a financial participation on the part of persons or families covered by the plan depending, in particular, on their economic situation.
1996, c. 32, s. 2; 2005, c. 40, s. 1.