Any insurance carrier who offers supplementary group health insurance in Quebec and any third-party administrator offering coverage for the cost of pharmaceutical services and drugs, must participate in Pooling. It is an obligation stipulated in section 43 of the Act Respecting Prescription Drug Insurance.  To qualify for Pooling, groups benefitting from drug coverage must meet the standards stipulated in sections 15.1, 42.1 and 42.2 of the Act, and the plan must offer coverage at least equivalent to that of the General Plan. For additional details, refer to QDIPCInfo–Compliance Criteria.