Canada Health Insurance

Prescription Drugs

- Individuals on social assistance receive 100% for approved prescription drugs.
- Individuals over 65 pay first $10 of the cost of the prescription drug and dispensing fee per prescription.
- 100% coverage for prescription drugs used to treat AIDS, tuberculosis, rheumatic fever, cystic fibrosis, growth hormone deficiency, diabetes, and for some cancer drugs.

Dental Care

- Children aged 3 – 16 receive 100% coverage for preventive services.
- 100% coverage is available for medically necessary surgical procedures if performed in a hospital.

Vision Care

- There is no coverage available.

Hospital Care

- Coverage for basic ward accommodations is available.

Health Specialists

- Physiotherapy is the only coverage available if services are performed in a hospital.

Homecare and Nursing

- Insured home care is available to those in need, as determined by a support worker or physician.

Ambulatory Services

- Individual pays $130 for land transfer within PEI only.
- There is no coverage for air transfer.

Hearing Aids

- No coverage available.

Medical Equipment and Supplies

- There is 100% coverage for laboratory use and x-rays.
- No coverage for equipment or supplies.