Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island

What would be more wonderful than knowing most of your medical care is for free when you have a sudden health scare or emergency?

In Canada, your taxes take care of these costs that are paid for by the universal healthcare system followed in this country.

Let us get some information on what will make you eligible for this plan in Prince Edward Island.
The name of Prince Edward Island’s provincial healthcare plan is Health PEI.

Coverage – eligibility and wait time

Students

No international student is eligible for this plan. They have to buy their own private healthcare insurance cover unless it is included in their school fees.

Temporary Workers

For eligibility, temporary workers must make Prince Edward Island their home and be physically present here for at leastsix months plus a dayeach year.

Their plans coverage starts from the date signed on their Work Permit/the date of arrival in Prince Edward Island (whichever is later).

Permanent Residents

For eligibility, permanent residentsmust make Prince Edward Island their home and be physically present here for at leastsix months plus a dayeach year.

Their plans coverage starts from their date of arrival in Prince Edward Island.

The Process of Application

In your application, you have to provide supporting documents that prove your status in Canada.
You can apply for this online. For more information, you can visit the Prince Edward Island website.

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