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. The Government of Canada recognizes that for many Canadians, the cost of their medication is an additional...
By submitting the Small Business Assistance application (the “Application”), the applicant (the “Business”) agrees to the following Terms and Conditions of the Small Business Assistance program (the “Grant”). These Terms and Conditions, the Application, the Request for Payment...
The Prince Edward Island (PEI) Psychologist Incentive Program provides a financial incentive to Psychologists. It is meant to attract and retain qualified health professionals to the PEI health care system to provide quality care to Islanders. Eligibility: Who is eligible for the...
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...
How can we prepare for heat waves? Scout Environmental has launched the "Stay Cool, PEI" campaign with funding from the Government of PEI's Climate Challenge Fund. This campaign will raise awareness and provide people with helpful information to prepare for extreme heat events...
If you have been diagnosed with chronic renal failure, or are receiving kidney dialysis, you may be eligible for coverage of anemia treatment medications, which will eliminate the need for frequent blood transfusions. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if you: are a...
Islanders who are currently enrolled in the P.E.I Insulin Pump Program and P.E.I. Glucose Sensor Program are encouraged to reapply as soon as possible to ensure their benefits continue. June 30, 2023 is the deadline to reapply for both programs. Application processing may take 3...
Tobacco tax is added to the cost of tobacco products purchased in PEI, including cigarettes, cigars, tobacco sticks and fine-cut tobacco. Retailers pay the tax to the manufacturer or wholesaler and are reimbursed when they collect the tax from the consumer. All tobacco...
A survey of Islanders’ experiences with virtual health care show a large number of respondents are comfortable with the technology but would like more support in accessing it. The anonymous, voluntary survey was conducted in the summer of 2022 by Health PEI’s Virtual Care Project...
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...