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Department of Finance Annual Report 2023-2024
This publication is the Annual Report for the Department of Finance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024.
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Department of Finance Annual Report 2022-2023
This publication is the Annual Report for the Department of Finance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023.
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More medication coverage for Islanders
Provincial drug coverage is increasing to reduce the copay eligible Islanders spend on many prescription medicines and to expand access to the Catastrophic Drug Program and the High Cost Drug Program. These changes will happen through the federal-provincial Improving Access to...
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Chief Public Health Officer urges self-isolation following interprovincial travel
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Heather Morrison is directing anyone travelling to Prince Edward Island from another province within Canada to self-isolate for 14 days. This new self-isolation protocol for domestic travelers comes into effect today and follows the same protocol...
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Atlantic Premiers Working Together for Regional Success
Economic growth and regulatory cooperation were the key discussion points at a meeting of the four Atlantic Canadian Premiers today. The 33rd meeting of the Council of Atlantic Premiers was hosted by Prince Edward Island Premier Wade MacLauchlan - who welcomed Nova Scotia Premier...
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Renew your Insulin Pump Program and/or Glucose Sensor Program benefits
You can reapply in one of the following ways: 1. Complete the online form. 2. Download, complete, and submit the appropriate printable form: Glucose Sensor Program Renewal Form to renew benefits for the Glucose Sensor Program only Insulin Pump Program and Glucose Sensor Program Renewal Form to renew benefits for the Insulin Pump Program only or both the Insulin Pump and Glucose Sensor Program. 3. Obtain a paper form (for either program) at any Health PEI Diabetes Program location, complete and submit it by either mail or email (as a PDF only). For more about these programs and how to apply for...
Improving affordability and accessibility of medications in Prince Edward Island
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...
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Islanders will help shape new diabetes strategy
Islanders living with diabetes are invited to a series of important conversations next month that will shape Prince Edward Island’s renewed diabetes strategy. Health PEI will hold four focus group sessions across the province from June 5 to 13 to help inform the new multi-year...
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Glucose Sensor Program
Under the Glucose Sensor Program, eligible Islanders can buy glucose sensors at a reduced cost at pharmacies on PEI. What is a glucose sensor? Glucose sensors, often referred to as Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) track glucose (i.e., sugar) levels throughout the day and night...
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Diabetes Month: More supports available for Islanders
Islanders living with diabetes – including pregnant women and those requiring complex care – have more support available than ever before. With $160,000 in Health PEI’s 2017-18 operating budget, Island women who need more intensive diabetes management during their pregnancy can...