Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Health and Wellness

• Help you determine whether you require emergency or non-urgent medical attention
• Provide current, reliable information related to your health issue
• Offer helpful guidance about health services available in the province
• Website provides useful information about when to call 911 vs 811

Provides financial support to older adults living at home with ongoing care needs to pay for their unpaid caregiver. A primary caregiver could be a family member, friend, or neighbor. To enroll, both the care recipient and the primary caregiver must be eligible.

Once enrolled, the care recipients will receive between $250 to $1500 per month, depending on their household income. Once enrolled, no need reapply each year.

Note: Applicant is the care recipient. If the care recipient is unable to participate in the financial assessment due to illness, age, or another reason, an agent such as a family member or an attorney can act on their behalf.

Provides information online about:

• Care facility options in Epekwitk / PEI
• Types of care provided
• The role of inspection and licencing
• How to access services

Tenants who have health-related concerns about their rental accommodations that have not been addressed in a reasonable period of time by their landlord or property owner can contact Environmental Health for information or to request an environmental health inspection. Concerns include:

• Potable water concerns (example: not hot water, no running water, etc.)
• Sewage or septic concerns (example: sewage back-up, clogged pipes, etc.)
• Pest infestations inside the dwelling
• Mould, as a result of water damage

Non-health related tenant issues/questions (rental agreement, evictions etc.) are addressed by the Office of the Director of Residential Property.

• Exposure to untreated sewage
• Exposure to rodents
• Consuming contaminated water or food

Provides financial assistance to Islanders who are accessing in-vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and associated prescribed medications at out-of-province Canadian fertility clinics. Eligible applicants can receive a lifetime maximum benefit of up to $20,000 per household.

Note: Approved applicants must submit expenses that occur after their approval date. Retroactive expenses will not be eligible for reimbursement.

Provides students with summer employment that exposes them to health care fields in Epekwitk / PEI. Work sites may include:

• Long term care facilities
• Home care
• Primary care sites
• Hospitals (including psychiatric)
• Health PEI head office

Application deadline is in March.

• Public health care facilities
• Private long term care facilities