Health Coverage in Prince Edward Island
PEI residents with a valid health card are covered for insured services. The Patient Registry Program connects Islanders without a family doctor to primary care as capacity allows.
Public health plan
PEI Health Card (Health PEI) — the provincial plan that covers medically necessary physician and hospital services for eligible residents.
Health advice line
811 — free, confidential health advice from a registered nurse for non-emergencies. For emergencies, always call 911.
Finding a family doctor
Many residents are matched through the provincial registry. PEI Patient Registry Program
Specialist wait times
Wait times for specialists in Prince Edward Island vary widely by specialty and region, and they change over time, so we don't publish fixed numbers here. For current, independent data see the Canadian Institute for Health Information . MediGuide can suggest which specialist your symptoms point to so your referral starts on the right track.
Official coverage information
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