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.
Yearly Activity (2024)
Patient Registry Yearly Activity
Total
Affiliated
5,450
Inactivated
5,948
New Registrants
8,473
Difference
-2,925
Monthly Activity...
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...
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...
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 resident of PEI with a valid PEI Health Card and you:
do not...
If you have a valid PEI Health Card, you can access many of the following services without a referral from a doctor. If you are looking for a family doctor or nurse practitioner, see Find a Family Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
For medical emergencies,...
If you have a valid PEI Health Card, you do not have to pay for medically necessary hospital services in Prince Edward Island.
What hospitals are in Prince Edward Island?
PEI has seven hospitals.
Two main hospitals:
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in...
You need a PEI Health Card to use services at hospitals and other public health care facilities in Prince Edward Island without being charged. Pharmacists also use your health card to record your medications in the PEI Drug Information System.
Apply...
What do I need to know to register for a primary care provider on PEI?
There are three criteria which determine if you are eligible for registration to the Provincial Patient Registry; you must have a valid Provincial Health Number, you must be a ...
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...
There are different ways to access health care in PEI, including virtual care, phone services, and in-person options for primary care, mental health, and pharmacy services.
8-1-1: speak to a registered nurse If you are unsure what to do about a health issue or if you need health information, call 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dial 7-1-1 (TTY), if you are hearing impaired.
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