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Apply for PEI Health Card

2025-05-06

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 legally in Canada; and PEI is your primary residence for at least six months plus a day each year. You must be physically present in the province of Prince Edward Island before applying for health coverage. You can apply for a PEI Health Card as soon as you arrive in PEI. You are not eligible for a PEI Health Card, if you are: an International...

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Hospital Fees for International Patients 2025-2026

2025-04-11

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 between facilities. Fees are subject to change without notice. You may also be charged a fee for...

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PEI Health Card

2025-01-03

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 for a PEI Health Card Renew...

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Renew PEI Health Card

2025-01-03

This page provides information on how to renew your PEI Health Card. When should I renew my Health Card? Your PEI Health Card is valid for five years from the date it is issued. You must renew your card(s) before the expiry date to ensure your coverage for publicly-funded medical services continues without interruption. Medicare will mail you a reminder letter with a paper renewal form about two months before all cards registered to your household expire. You need this letter before you can renew your Health Card. To report a change in your address or in the members of your household before...

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Renew Temporary PEI Health Card

2025-01-03

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 Card issued to temporary workers is valid until the work permit expires. If you were issued a Temporary Health Card and have received your permanent resident status, you must renew your temporary health card as a “New Permanent Resident” using this online form. Your existing health card number will be transferred to a health card valid for five years...

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Replace a Lost or Stolen PEI Health Card

2025-01-03

This page explains what to do if you have lost your PEI Health Card or had it stolen. You must apply for a replacement card if your PEI Health Card is lost or stolen. The replacement fee is $10 per card, with a household maximum of $50. You can either: Request a replacement and...

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PEI Health Card Application Form (English/Mandarin)

2024-11-04

Complete a PEI Health Card Application Form to receive publicly funded health care services in Prince Edward Island. If you do not have a PEI Health Card you will be billed for hospital and physician services.

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PEI Health Card Application Form (English/Hindi)

2024-11-04

Complete a PEI Health Card Application Form to receive publicly funded health care services in Prince Edward Island. If you do not have a PEI Health Card you will be billed for hospital and physician services.

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PEI Health Card Application Form (English/Arabic)

2024-11-04

Complete a PEI Health Card Application Form to receive publicly funded health care services in Prince Edward Island. If you do not have a PEI Health Card you will be billed for hospital and physician services.

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PEI Health Card Application Form (English/Filipino)

2024-11-04

Complete a PEI Health Card Application Form to receive publicly funded health care services in Prince Edward Island. If you do not have a PEI Health Card you will be billed for hospital and physician services.

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