Health Care Coverage
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...
What do I need to know about hospital fees as an International Patient?
If you are not a Canadian Resident with a valid health card, you will be responsible for the cost of your care. Health PEI charges fees for a variety of services which can differ...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...