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Travel and Accommodation Expense Claim Form for Transplant Surgeries Outside the Maritime Provinces
2024-03-14
Complete this form to apply for out-of-province travel and accommodation assistance. The expense claim form must accompany all required documentation and be submitted within six months of your surgery.
Transplant Surgery - Travel and Accommodation Cost Assistance
2024-03-14
If your specialist refers you for transplant surgery that is not available in the Maritimes, you may be eligible for travel and accommodation assistance. You must have a valid PEI Health Card and prior approval for out-of-province medical services from Health PEI.
Do I qualify for...
Financial Assistance for Out-of-Province Medical Travel
2024-03-12
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...
Out-of-Province Medical Services (non-emergency)
2024-03-06
Insurable medical services such as an emergency or sudden illness within Canada may be covered for Island residents with a valid PEI Health Card. Pre-approval by Health PEI is required for non-emergency medical or hospital service.
How do I get...
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Wait Times
2024-02-28
What is the wait time to have a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan?
Due to unpredictable staff shortages, you may need to wait longer than the times posted below to have an MRI.
On average, you can expect to wait:
Emergency patients: Done immediately...
Emergency Department Wait Times: Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH)
2024-02-09
You may need to wait longer than the wait time posted when you arrive at the emergency department to see a physician.
For a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1.
Emergency departments provide care to those who are the most sick or have...
Surgery Wait Times
2023-12-12
Wait times for surgery can vary. Some surgeons can have longer wait times than others. Your choice of surgeon is made by you and your family doctor while considering their current wait times and your particular needs.
Surgery wait times are available for the following procedures:
Hip Replacement...
Ultrasound Wait Times
2023-12-05
What is the wait time to have an ultrasound?
On average, you can expect to wait:
Emergency patients: Done immediately
Urgent patients: 19 days
Semi-urgent patients: 97 days
Non-urgent (or routine) patients: 99...