InfoPEIHOME / GOVERNMENT / GOVINFO / HEALTH / HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL SERVICES INSURANCE ON PEI / Additional Medical Insurance While Travelling Do I Need Additional Insurance While Travelling?For Island residents travelling outside of Canada, coverage for EMERGENCY or SUDDEN ILLNESS will be provided at PEI rates only, in Canadian currency. The cost for insured services may be considerably higher outside Canada. You will be responsible for paying the difference between the fee charged and the amount paid by the Department. Therefore, residents visiting other countries are advised to obtain private medical insurance for the period they are absent from PEI. When travelling elsewhere in Canada, you are covered for EMERGENCY or SUDDEN ILLNESS. You are not covered for non-emergency services while outside of the province, unless you have obtained the prior approval of the Department. Contact Montague | ||||||
