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Renew your Insulin Pump Program and/or Glucose Sensor Program benefits
You can reapply in one of the following ways: 1. Complete the online form. 2. Download, complete, and submit the appropriate printable form: Glucose Sensor Program Renewal Form to renew benefits for the Glucose Sensor Program only Insulin Pump Program and Glucose Sensor Program Renewal Form to renew benefits for the Insulin Pump Program only or both the Insulin Pump and Glucose Sensor Program. 3. Obtain a paper form (for either program) at any Health PEI Diabetes Program location, complete and submit it by either mail or email (as a PDF only). For more about these programs and how to apply for...
Insulin Pump Program
The Insulin Pump Program helps eligible people living with type 1 diabetes with the cost of approved insulin pumps and supplies. Am I eligible for this program? You may be eligible to register in the Insulin Pump Program, if you are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and: are a PEI...
Glucose Sensor Program
Under the Glucose Sensor Program, eligible Islanders can buy glucose sensors at a reduced cost at pharmacies on PEI. What is a glucose sensor? Glucose sensors, often referred to as Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) track glucose (i.e., sugar) levels throughout the day and night...
Expansion of PEI Insulin Pump Program
The PEI Government is expanding insulin pump coverage so that all medically eligible residents who are living with type 1 diabetes, regardless of age, can get help with the costs for this treatment as of September 1. The PEI Insulin Pump Program provides financial assistance to...
Insulin Pump Payment Calculator
If you qualify for the PEI Insulin Pump program, the amount of assistance you receive will be based on your household income and private health insurance. Find further information at Insulin Pump Program. The calculator below will help you estimate the amount covered under the...
New $2 Million Health Innovative fund launched to improve access to care for Islanders
The provincial government is launching a new Health Innovative Fund to help unlock opportunities and ideas that will strengthen the PEI health care system and improve access to care for Islanders. The Health Innovation Fund provides one-time financial assistance to new projects...
PEI Chief Public Health Office declares pertussis outbreak
Islanders are strongly advised to keep current on all vaccinations, particularly parents and caregivers, who should ensure their children are up to date on their vaccines schedule. This is increasingly important due to a rise in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in PEI and across...
New agreement with physicians gives them more time for patient care
The groundbreaking physician services agreement drastically cuts the administrative burden on doctors allowing them to devote more time to treating Islanders thereby enhancing the overall quality of healthcare in the province. The new agreement reduces paperwork and simplifies...