Medical Expense Assistance

Assists with the costs associated with approved insulin pumps and supplies.

The program covers up to 100 percent of costs. The amount depends on annual household income, private insurance coverage ,and device costs. See website for full details.

Notes: Application deadline is July 1 each year. Existing recipients must reapply by the deadline to keep the current coverage.

Provides eligible applicants who have been prescribed oxygen for the treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) with coverage of up to 50% of approved home oxygen expenses to a maximum of $200 per month.

• HIV treatment medication
• HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication
• HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) medication

• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Cancer
• Crohn's Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Plaque Psoriasis
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Funding available to help with the cost of glucose sensor technology (Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) or Flash Glucose Monitoring Systems) to monitor sugar levels in individuals with diabetes.

Supplies that are eligible for coverage include:

• Abbott Libre2
• Dexcom G6 sensor or Dexcom G7 sensor
• Medtronic Integrated (CGM) Guardian 3, Guardian 4 Sensor or Guardian Connect CGM

Once approved, sensors can be purchased in person from any PEI pharmacy at a reduced cost. Out-of-pocket cost is based on household income and private health insurance coverage.
Eligibility runs from the start date noted on the approval letter/email to June 30th each year. Annual applications are required and must be received by July 1st. Applications can be sent in up to three months before the deadline.