Health Care Coverage
If you have recently moved to Prince Edward Island you will need a PEI Health Card to receive publicly funded health services. You may apply for a PEI Health Card for each member of your household providing you are all legally in Canada and PEI is your...
Medical services for an emergency or sudden illness within Canada are covered for Island residents with a valid PEI Health Card. Costs may not be covered for out-of-province non-emergency medical or hospital service unless Health PEI approves the service...
You will be asked for your PEI Health Card each time you visit a medical office or undergo medical testing or treatment at a publicly funded health facility in Prince Edward Island. If you do not have a valid PEI Health Card you will be billed for...
PEI Pharmacare helps Islanders with the cost of eligible prescription medications, certain medical supplies, and pharmacy services. You may be eligible to receive either partial or full coverage through one of the drug cost assistance programs.
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What is the PEI Pharmacare Travel Supply Policy?
PEI Pharmacare clients travelling outside of the province may be allowed to obtain up to 180 days of their eligible medication prior to leaving the province.
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Clients with a valid PEI ...
Your PEI Health Card is valid for five years from the date it is issued. A renewal letter with necessary validation information will be mailed to you about two months before the expiry date for all the card(s) registered to your household. Please renew...