How to apply for Canadian immigrant health card?

Live in Prince Edward Island for more than 6 months every year, and

There is a Prince Edward Island health card,

Health cards will expire and need to be updated every five years.

When you arrive in Prince Edward Island, you should apply for your PEI health card as soon as possible. Everyone must use their own card. You must show your health card whenever you receive medical services from a doctor or hospital.

How to apply for Pei's health card

You must fill out an application form for a personal health card. On this form, you can fill in yourself and any family members who live with you. In order to prove that you and your family members have the legal right to stay in Canada, you need to submit a copy of one of the following documents (including each family member in the application form) at the same time:

Confirmation of permanent residence issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) (IMM5292 form)

Work permit issued by CIC, or

The temporary resident visa and marriage certificate issued by CIC show that you have married PEI residents.

Then, mail the completed application form together with copies of other documents to:

Medical reserve

PO Box 3000, 126

Montague, PEC0A 1R0

You can also get the application form from the doctor's office, pharmacy or new immigrant association in Prince Edward Island, Canada, or call the medical service department, and they can mail it to you.

Service scope of PEI health card

Your PEI health card pays for most of the necessary medical services. Your health card can be used for hospitals and medical services, such as:

Most doctors and nursing services

Hospital wards, food and supplies

Laboratory, radiological and other diagnostic procedures

Necessary surgery and surgical supplies

Most services are related to fertility.

Hospitals and medical services that your health card cannot cover, such as:

You can buy private medical insurance to cover medical services that PEI health card can't cover.

Immunization, influenza vaccine or travel vaccine

Most prescription drugs

Dental service

Ophthalmic examination and glasses, such as glasses or contact lenses.

A device, such as a hearing aid, prosthesis or crutch.

Ambulance and emergency air rescue fee