InfoPEIHOME / GOVERNMENT / GOVINFO / HEALTH / HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES INSURANCE ON PEI / Insurance for Medical Services Outside of Canada Am I Insured for Services Outside of Canada?For eligible Island residents travelling outside of Canada, coverage for EMERGENCY or SUDDEN ILLNESS will be provided at PEI rates in Canadian currency. Coverage is only provided for qualified medical doctors. Please be aware that charges for insured services are considerably higher outside Canada. You will be responsible to pay the difference between the fee charged and the amount paid by the Department. Residents visiting other countries are advised to obtain private medical insurance for the period they are absent from PEI. You will be required to obtain prior approval from the Medical Director of the Department of Health and Social Services to receive out-of-country hospital or medical services not available in Canada. If prior approval is granted, the Department may pay the full cost of the insured service. If you are leaving Canada and have additional questions regarding coverage, please contact the Department. Contact Montague | ||||||
