Students heading back to college or university off Island are asked to let Health PEI know that they are leaving the province.
Island students who study out of province are insured by Health PEI for medical and hospital services in emergency and sudden illness situations.
Students seeking non-emergency hospital or medical services outside of the province need prior approval from Health PEI to receive coverage.
Students can notify Health PEI by contacting the Medicare office at 902-838-0900 or 1-800-321-5492.
Emergency care includes visiting a hospital emergency room, or seeing a physician in a walk-in clinic for emergencies or sudden illnesses.
Non-emergency services include services such as elective surgeries and treatments, or treatment for an ongoing condition or issue.
Students are advised to consider additional private insurance when studying abroad.
For more information, visit http://www.healthpei.ca/healthcard