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Eligibility - Seniors Independence Initiative
Eligibility Policy for Seniors Independence Initiative.
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Vision and Eye Care
Vision and Eye Care policy for Social Assistance and AccessAbility Supports.
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PEI Home Heating program increases funding and is available year-round
The Province, in partnership with the Salvation Army, is offering financial support to Islanders who need help paying for their home heating costs. The PEI Home Heating program is open for applications to eligible Islanders and will now operate on a year-round basis. Starting on...
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Social Assistance Handbook
Social Assistance Handbook for the Social Assistance Program.
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Government invests $7 million into rate increases for social programs and social housing rental rates
Government is making the largest investment in the province’s history into social program benefits to positively impact Island households receiving assistance in several different ways. These changes will come into effect on December 1, 2022. Island households receiving...
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Seniors recognized for outstanding contributions to Island communities
Six Island Seniors have been awarded the Senior Islander of the Year for 2022. The Senior Islanders of the Year Awards celebrate the work of Island seniors in areas like volunteering, artistic achievement, leadership, mentorship, fundraising, community participation and career...
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Seniors’ Grocery Vouchers dated October 6 experiencing issues
Seniors who received grocery vouchers dated October 6, 2022 through the Senior Grocery Voucher Program, may experience issues with their voucher due to a processing error. This only applies to vouchers printed on October 6, 2022. Any person who received an electronic grocery...
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Hurricane Fiona relief to NGOs, seniors, social programs and social housing recipients
Islanders who have been impacted by Hurricane Fiona will receive financial support from the Province. “We have had devastating impacts from Hurricane Fiona, putting many Islanders in extremely challenging circumstances. Our main priority is to ensure Islanders are safe and have...