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| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Benefit | Summary | Eligibility Criteria | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 05:59 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:29 PM | Social Assistance | Social Assistance helps pay for basic needs when you do not have enough money. Depending on your financial need, you may also receive payment for childcare, medicine, and other living essentials | PEI Resident over the age of 18 years old and your income cannot cover the basic costs of living | Income Supports & Benefits |
| 2 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 05:59 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:30 PM | Childcare Subsidy Program | Helps families with the cost of licensed child care services, making child care more affordable for low- and moderate-income households. | - PEI resident - Child must attend a licensed child care center - Family income and size are assessed to determine subsidy level |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 3 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 05:59 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:30 PM | AccessAbility Supports | Offers personalized support for Islanders with disabilities to live independently and participate in their communities. |
PEI resident with a disability that significantly limits daily living Must complete an assessment with a program worker |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 4 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 05:59 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:31 PM | Severe Permanent Disability Benefit | If you have a severe permanent disability that prevents you from participating in post-secondary studies and the labour force for the rest of your life, you may be able to have your student loans cancelled through the Severe Permanent Disability Benefit. ... |
- Must be approved for the Canada Student Loans Program - Must have a permanent disability that prevents any future employment - Requires medical documentation |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 5 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 05:59 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:31 PM | Disability Support Program | Provides financial and case management support to Islanders with disabilities to help them live independently and participate in their communities. | PEI resident with a physical, intellectual, or mental health disability Must complete an assessment with a DSP caseworker. |
Income Supports & Benefits |
| 6 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 05:59 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:31 PM | Generic Drug Program | A provincial initiative to reduce the cost of prescription medications by promoting the use of generic drugs instead of brand-name equivalents. | Applies to all Islanders using public drug programs (e.g., Pharmacare, Family Health Benefit) | Healthcare |
| 7 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 05:59 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:32 PM | Family Health Benefit Drug program | This program helps low-income families in PEI cover the cost of approved prescription medications. | - Be a PEI resident with a valid PEI Health Card - Be a low-income family supporting at least one child under 19, or under 25 if a full-time student - Have filed a PEI tax return and consent to income verification via the CRA ... |
Healthcare |
| 8 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 05:59 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:32 PM | Nutrition Services Program | This program provides access to registered dietitians for nutrition counseling and education to promote healthy eating and manage chronic conditions. | Open to all PEI residents with a valid PEI Health Card. Referrals may be required depending on the service. |
Healthcare |
| 9 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 05:59 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:33 PM | PEI Pharmacare | PEI Pharmacare is a collection of drug programs that help Islanders with the cost of eligible prescription medications, medical supplies, and pharmacy services. | Must be a PEI resident with a valid PEI Health Card. Specific eligibility depends on the individual program (e.g., age, income, diagnosis). |
Healthcare |
| 10 | MichaelT | 10/07/2025 05:59 AM | KristinaH | 07/08/2025 09:33 PM | Housing Assistance | Housing assistance provides low income Islanders with appropriate housing at a reduced cost. For qualified applicants, this might be renting a social housing unit or receiving a rent supplement that reduces the cost for rental market housing. The program is needs-based with priority given to those assessed to be in the greatest need. | PEI resident with a valid Health Card. Income-tested; priority given to low-income individuals and families. |
Housing |