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Renew Temporary PEI Health Card

This page provides information on how to renew your Temporary PEI Health Card for international students and work permit holders. The PEI Health Card issued to international students is valid for the duration of their study permit. The PEI Health Card issued to temporary workers is valid until the work permit expires. If you were issued a Temporary Health Card and have received your permanent resident status, you must renew your temporary health card as a “New Permanent Resident” using this online form. Your existing health card number will be transferred to a health card valid for five years...
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Renew PEI Health Card

This page provides information on how to renew your PEI Health Card. When should I renew my Health Card? Your PEI Health Card is valid for five years from the date it is issued. You must renew your card(s) before the expiry date to ensure your coverage for publicly-funded medical services continues without interruption. Medicare will mail you a reminder letter with a paper renewal form about two months before all cards registered to your household expire. You need this letter before you can renew your Health Card. To report a change in your address or in the members of your household before...
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Apply for PEI Health Card

If you (and members of your family) have recently moved to Prince Edward Island to live, work, or study, you may apply for a PEI Health Card to receive publicly funded health services. Eligibility You are eligible for a PEI Health Card if: you are legally in Canada; and PEI is your primary residence for at least six months plus a day each year. You must be physically present in the province of Prince Edward Island before applying for health coverage. You can apply for a PEI Health Card as soon as you arrive in PEI. You are not eligible for a PEI Health Card, if you are: an International...
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Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner

In PEI, there is a waiting list to find a new family doctor or nurse practitioner. This waiting list is called the Patient Registry. You should join the Patient Registry if: You are a permanent resident of PEI with a valid PEI Health Card (temporary health cards are not eligible) and you: do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner and would like to have one; have moved within the province and are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your new area; or are expecting a baby and do not have a family physician or nurse practitioner Additionally, you should contact the Patient...
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Fertility Treatment Funding Program

What is the Fertility Treatment Funding Program? The Fertility Treatment Funding Program provides financial assistance to eligible Prince Edward Island (PEI) residents for fertility treatments, including in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI), and associated prescribed medications. Under the program, eligible applicants can receive a lifetime maximum benefit of up to $20,000 per household. Who is eligible? You may be eligible for the program if you: are a permanent PEI resident as defined by the  Health and Dental Services Cost Assistance Act; and have a valid PEI Health...
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Health Care Graduates Expression of Interest for Employment

Nursing and midwifery students in their final year of schooling can expedite the hiring process by expressing interest in working in Health PEI facilities. Students can express interest in various care areas with full-time, part-time, and casual employment options. If you are currently employed as a student or have had educational placements with Health PEI, you may not have to be interviewed (please inquire with Health PEI's Campus Recruitment Team if this applies to you). If you are new to Health PEI, you will be contacted for an interview. By expressing interest through this form, it does...
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Program for Elementary Eye Care

What does this program cover? The Program for Elementary Eye Care helps cover the costs of annual eye exams and up to 3 pairs of glasses, if needed, for children in grades 1 to 6. If glasses are prescribed, Health PEI will provide reimbursement, after any insurance is applied, up to $300 for regular lenses or $350 for specialty/bifocal lenses. Why is this program important? One in four school-age children has a vision problem, but many don’t realize it. Regular eye exams are crucial, as 80% of learning is visual. Annual eye exams help detect vision issues early, leading to better outcomes and...
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Audiology Services

Hearing services are offered to all Islanders. This includes hearing assessments for children and adults, hearing aids for clients up to age 21, auditory processing disorder testing, and healthy hearing education. If you have concerns about your hearing or your child’s hearing, you can request an audiology assessment. How do I get a hearing test? To arrange a hearing assessment for you or your child, you can: contact Audiology Services at 1-844-344-8255 (toll-free) or 902-368-5807; or complete the printable adult request for audiology services form or the printable child request for audiology...
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Apply for the Generic Drug Program

The Prince Edward Island Generic Drug Program is for Islanders under the age of 65 who do not have insurance. The program limits out-of-pocket costs for eligible generic prescription drugs to a maximum cost of $19.95. Am I eligible for the Generic Drug Program? You are eligible for the program if you: have no private drug insurance coverage; are under 65 years of age; are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a valid PEI Health Card; and have completed an application and have been approved for coverage. How can I apply for the program? Submit a completed Generic Drug...
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Coverage for Gender-Affirming Non-Surgical Procedures

PEI Medicare covers the following non-surgical procedures: hair removal and hair replacement therapy as clinically indicated voice therapy hormone therapy, including puberty suppression Most non-surgical gender-affirming procedures can be completed within Prince Edward Island (PEI). To qualify for coverage from PEI Medicare for non-surgical procedures completed in PEI, you must: Complete the online non-surgical request form. You may complete this form yourself or with the support of a health care provider. Receive written approval from the Gender-Affirming Procedure Approval Committee before...
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