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Provincial Health plan creates a vision to Build a Healthier Tomorrow
2023-12-21
A five-year health plan aimed at setting a vision and a path for the PEI healthcare system was released today by the Department of Health and Wellness. The proactive plan puts people at the forefront, stabilizes the workforce, addresses inequities, advances innovation and promotes the health of the...
Fertility Treatment Program: A Funding Support Program
2023-12-21
Application process summary:
1) Applications are submitted for review to determine eligibility.
2) If eligible, the applicant(s) will receive an approval letter identifying their maximum eligible reimbursement funding and 12 month approval period.
Applicants must first be approved and...
Gambling and Problem Gambling in PEI
2023-12-15
(PEI Dept. of Health; prepared by Dr. Jason Doiron, February 2006)
Operational and Care Service Standards for Community Care Facilities (Revised 2016)
2023-11-28
Operational and Care Service Standards for Community Care Facilities (Revised 2016) are standards approved by Department of Health and Wellness and Community Care and Facilities and Nursing Homes Board for PEI community care facilities to meet provincial licensing requirements. The standards...
Operational and Care Service Standards for Private Nursing Homes
2023-11-28
Operational and Care Service Standards for Private Nursing Homes (2018) are standards approved by Department of Health and Wellness and Community Care and Facilities and Nursing Homes Board for PEI private nursing homes to meet provincial licensing requirements. The standards include Management and...
High Cost Drug Program
2023-11-21
If you need assistance paying for medications, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the High Cost Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act;
have a valid PEI Health Card;
you have filed your Prince Edward...
List of $5 Copay Prescription Care Medications
2023-11-14
The $5 copay Prescription Care medications for eligible program participants are:
Cardiovascular Disease
Chlorthalidone
Hydrochlorothiazide
Indapamide
Metolazone
Furosemide
Eplerenone
Spironolactone
Amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide
Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazide
Triamterene...
Long term care review identifies recommendations for enhancement
2023-10-19
A recent report on the review of practices used to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in long term care facilities identifies 17 recommendations to enhance care for residents.
“I want to thank the review panel for their extensive work on this report. This will assist us in enhancing the long term...
PEI expanding safe use of Biosimilars
2023-10-12
Prince Edward Island is joining several other provinces and territories by expanding the use of biosimilar drug treatments for Island residents. Through the PEI Biosimilar Initiative, coverage under PEI Pharmacare for certain drugs will be replaced with coverage for biosimilar drugs.
Biosimilars...
Cystic Fibrosis Drug Program
2023-10-05
If you have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, you may be eligible for coverage of approved prescription and non-prescription medication costs through the Cystic Fibrosis Drug Program.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for the program if you have:
are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost...