Getting Health Care
Prince Edward Island's hospital and medical services plan is designed to provide eligible residents with coverage for basic hospital and medical treatment. As a new resident, you must apply for a PEI Health Card to receive hospital and medical services.
To learn more about health programs and services provided to meet the needs of PEI residents, visit Health PEI.
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. A separate card will be issued for each family member listed on the...
The Department of Health and Wellness is responsible for inspecting and licensing of Community Care Facilities and Private Nursing Homes in the province pursuant to the Community Care Facilities and Nursing Homes Act.
What are the care facility options...
If you have a valid PEI Health Card, the cost of medically necessary hospital services in Prince Edward Island is covered. As a patient, you may access inpatient and outpatient services as part of your care.
What type of care is offered at each...
The Patient Registry Program helps connect Islanders to a family doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients, whether you have just moved to Prince Edward Island or have relocated within the province.
You should contact the patient...
The Health PEI office located at 16 Garfield Street in Charlottetown is temporarily closed. Services related to health card applications and health card renewals are not available at that location at this time. The following options are available...
The PEI Health Card issued to international students is valid for one year only, while work permits are valid until the permit expires. If you are continuing your PEI study program or returning to PEI for a new work term, you may use the online form...