For children under the care of the Director of Child Protection, either temporarily or permanently, approved prescription and non-prescription medications are covered under the Children in Care Drug Program. How is a child eligible? A child is eligible for medication coverage if...
Prescription Care makes eligible prescription medications more affordable for PEI residents. Answers to common questions about the program are provided here. What is Prescription Care? Since March 2022, the Government of PEI has partnered with the Government of Canada to support...
If you are a long-term psychiatric patient receiving treatment in the community, you may be eligible for coverage of approved long-acting injectable antipsychotic medication costs through the Community Mental Health Drug Program. Am I eligible? You are eligible for the program if...
If you have been diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), you may be eligible for coverage of approved medication costs through the Tuberculosis Drug Program. Am I eligible? You may be eligible for the program if you: are a PEI resident as defined by the Drug Cost Assistance Act; have a...
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...
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...
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...
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...