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Insulin Pump Program Applicant Eligibility
Insulin Pump Program eligibility criteria as outlined in the Drug Cost Assistance Act Regulations.
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Phenylketonuria (PKU) Supplement Program
If you or your child has been diagnosed with phenylketonuria (PKU), you may be eligible for coverage of approved nutritional supplement costs through the Phenylketonuria Supplement Program. Am I eligible? You or your child are eligible for the program if you: are a PEI resident...
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Home Oxygen Program
If you have been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and have been prescribed oxygen, you may be eligible for coverage of expenses through the Home Oxygen Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if you: are a PEI resident as defined by the...
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Drug Programs
You may be eligible for coverage or cost assistance of approved medications and supplies if you meet the financial criteria, or if you have a medical condition identified in one of the following Drug Programs: Catastrophic Drug Program The Catastrophic Drug Program caps the...
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Hepatitis Drug Program
If you have been diagnosed with hepatitis or have been in close contact with someone who has hepatitis, you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Hepatitis Drug Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for this program if you are a PEI resident as...
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Re-Apply to the Family Health Benefit Drug Program
If you are a family currently receiving benefits under the Family Health Benefit Drug Program with children under the age of 19 or under the age of 25 and a full-time student, you can re-apply online to continue to receive benefits . Am I eligible to re-apply? If you have received benefits through this program in the previous year, you can re-apply to continue receiving benefits if you: are a permanent PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a valid PEI Health Card; have filed your most recent income tax return in PEI; and are a low-income family supporting at least one...
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Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island continue work to improve access to medications for Island residents
No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Ernie Hudson, Minister of Health and Wellness for Prince Edward Island (PEI), highlighted...
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Governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island Announce Drug Plan Changes Coming into Effect on July 1, 2023
PEI to improve catastrophic drug coverage program to make medication more affordable and accessible No Canadian should have to choose between paying for prescription drugs and putting food on the table. Unfortunately, many are faced with this impossible decision every day. As...
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Increased coverage for Ostomy Supplies Program
Increased coverage will further support Islanders under the Ostomy Supplies Program (OSP). “Ostomy supplies can be costly, and this should not be a barrier to receiving the appropriate care. I am pleased that more Islanders will be supported through this increase to the income...