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.
Notice: As a result of the Canada Post strike, there will be a delay in receiving new or renewed Health Cards. If you are expecting a new or renewed Health Card, you can call the Medicare Office at 1-800-321-5492 and arrange to pick up the card at 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...
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 permanent resident of PEI with a valid PEI Health Card and you:...
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...
Notice: As a result of the Canada Post strike, there will be a delay in receiving new or renewed Health Cards. If you are expecting a new or renewed Health Card, you can call the Medicare Office at 1-800-321-5492 and arrange to pick up the card at the...
Notice: As a result of the Canada Post strike, there will be a delay in receiving new or renewed Health Cards. If you are expecting a new or renewed Health Card, you can call the Medicare Office at 1-800-321-5492 and arrange to pick up the card at the...