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 have recently moved to Prince Edward Island, you can register on-line for a PEI Health Card using the form below or print, complete and submit the PEI Health Card Application Form to Health PEI.
You must reside in this province for at least six...
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...
Shelley Heron knows first hand that the home care program on Prince Edward Island is expecting continued growth in the years to come – and that’s good news for Islanders and the province’s health system.
Health PEI’s Home Care Program helps Islanders –...
If you have a valid PEI Health Card, you will be covered for costs associated with medically necessary hospital services as an inpatient or outpatient in Prince Edward Island. As a patient, you can access different services as part of your care.
What...
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...
You must have a valid PEI Health Card to receive publicly funded health care services in Prince Edward Island (PEI). If you do not have a PEI Health Card you will be billed for hospital and physician services.
Your health card contains an 8-digit number...