Reducing wait times and improving timely access to health services is important to Health PEI. As a patient, client or resident in the health care system, you may have to wait to see a primary care provider or a specialist, to have a test, for surgery or to be seen in an...
If you are currently receiving coverage through the Catastrophic Drug Program, you can re-apply online to continue to receive benefits if the cost of your prescription medication is making it hard for you to pay other essential life expenses. Am I eligible to continue receiving coverage? You and members of your household are eligible to re-apply for this program if you: are a permanent PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a valid PEI Health Card; filed your most recent income tax return in PEI; and received coverage under this program in the previous year. When do I...
Eleven community organizations across the province received government grants to develop projects and services that benefit women in Prince Edward Island. A total of $300,000 in grants have been awarded to fund innovative projects that enhance awareness, education, and action...
The PEI Nursing Recruitment Incentive Program for Graduate Nurse Practitioners is an initiative to encourage recent graduates to fill vacant Nurse Practitioner positions with Health PEI. Eligibility: Who is eligible for PEI Nursing Recruitment Incentive Program for Graduate Nurse...
The PEI Recruitment and Retention Secretariat is creating a list of current medical students and medical residents who have an interest in learning more about future career opportunities in Prince Edward Island. By completing the online form below, medical students and residents will be added to a database to receive future updates, events, and employment opportunities with Health PEI. There is no employment obligation associated with joining this database. What do I need to complete the online form? You will be asked to provide: Identification and contact information; Employment status in...
PEI to expand provincial drug coverage 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 part of the...
The Environment tax is applied to any new tires sold in PEI, including spare-use tires. The PEI auto dealer or tire retailer will add the tax to the tires when you purchase a new vehicle, a used vehicle outfitted with new tires, or new tires for a vehicle you currently own or...
As of March 1, 2023, the Government of PEI will be banning the use of TikTok on Government connected mobile devices. The changes are being made as a proactive measure to protect the privacy and security of government information, as TikTok’s mobile data collection methods include...
The Child and Youth Advocate is an independent statutory officer of the PEI Legislative Assembly appointed under the PEI Child and Youth Advocate Act. The Child and Youth Advocate is responsible to provide oversight of government funded reviewable programs and services delivered...
New affordable supportive housing units in Alberton will help Islanders dealing with mental health and addiction issues. The 10-unit modular build in Alberton, a project by the Canadian Mental Health Association of Prince Edward Island (CHMA-PEI), is receiving a forgivable loan...