Out-of-Province Medical Services (non-emergency)
Medical services for an emergency or sudden illness within Canada are covered for Island residents with a valid PEI Health Card. Costs may not be covered for out-of-province non-emergency medical or hospital service unless Health PEI approves the service in advance.
How do I get approval for out-of-province medical service?
Your PEI physician will request approval for your out-of-province health service. Typically, you will be approved if your treatment is not available in the province.
If treatment options within Canada have been exhausted and are not available, an out-of-country request can be submitted and assessed for approval. If approval is granted, all charges for insured services may be covered.
What if I am denied approval for an out-of-province medical service?
You can write to Health PEI to appeal a medical insurance decision.
How will my out-of-province medical service be coordinated?
Your out-of-province appointment and treatment will be coordinated between your PEI physician and the out-of-province physician.
How can I contact the Out-of-Province Coordinator?
Out-of-Province Coordinator
16 Garfield Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Telephone: (902) 368-6516
Fax: (902) 569-0581
General Inquiries
Health PEI
16 Garfield Street
PO Box 2000
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8
Phone: 902-368-6130
Fax: 902-368-6136
Media Inquiries
Phone: 902-368-6135
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you are unsure what to do about a health issue or if you need health information, call 8-1-1.
