Financial Assistance for Out-of-Province Medical Travel

If you are a PEI Resident (with a valid PEI Health Card) and have received prior approval from Health PEI for out-of-province medical services, you may be able to reduce your travel expenses under one of the following programs:

1) Maritime Bus Program

Islanders requiring out-of-province health care in Nova Scotia or New Brunswick may qualify for a fare subsidy to travel with Maritime Bus.

For more information, see Apply for subsidized Maritime Bus tickets for out-of-province medical travel.

2) Hope Air - Flights Program

If you cannot afford the cost of a commercial airline ticket for travel to medical services in another province, you may qualify for a free flight with Hope Air, a national charity that provides travel assistance for patients in need.

Do I qualify for assistance?

When reviewing applications, Hope Air considers your financial needs, annual health-care-related expenses, your frequency of out-of-province travel for health services, and other factors.

For more information see Hope Air's Frequently Asked Questions.

How do I apply for the Hope Air - Flights Program?

To request a flight, or to refer someone for a flight, complete the Hope Air Travel Request Online Application Form or call Hope Air at 1-877-346-4673 (toll-free).

For more information, visit Hope Air Travel Support and Services.

3) Hope Air - Bridge/Ferry Program

If you need to travel out-of-province by private vehicle and cannot afford the cost of a Confederation Bridge or Northumberland Ferry pass, you may qualify for a subsidy from Hope Air, a national charity that provides travel assistance for patients in need.

Do I qualify for assistance?

When reviewing applications, Hope Air considers your financial needs, annual health-care-related expenses, your frequency of out-of-province travel for health services, and other factors.

For more information see Hope Air's Frequently Asked Questions.

How do I apply for the Hope Air - Bridge/Ferry Program?

To request assistance to cover the cost of leaving the province by the Confederation Bridge or Northumberland Ferry, complete the Hope Air Travel Request Portal Online Application Form or call Hope Air at 1-877-346-4673 (toll-free).

For more information visit Hope Air Travel Support and Services.