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Health costs

At a glance

Worth:
Generic $19.95 cap · Catastrophic caps
Who:
PEI runs ~25 targeted public drug programs rather than a universal plan; coverage depends on age, income, or medical condition. The most relevant:

What it could be worth

Amount

Generic $19.95 cap · Catastrophic caps

How it benefits you

  • PEI runs ~25 targeted public drug programs rather than a universal plan; coverage depends on age, income, or medical condition. The most relevant:

What you need to qualify or apply

Eligibility

  • PEI runs ~25 targeted public drug programs rather than a universal plan; coverage depends on age, income, or medical condition. The most relevant:

How to apply

  1. Seniors' Drug Program — approved medications for Islanders 65+
  2. Generic Drug Program — Islanders under 65 without private insurance; out-of-pocket cost for eligible generic drugs capped at $19.95 per prescription
  3. Catastrophic Drug Program — caps annual out-of-pocket costs for formulary drugs at a set percentage of household income, from 3% (income ≤ $20,000) up to 6.5% (income ≥ $150,000); program year runs July 1–June 30, reapply annually, and caps are pro-rated if you apply mid-year (e.

Read more from the official source

Amounts & rules verified Aug 22, 2026

Official program page ↗

Amounts and rules can change — always confirm on the official source before applying.

This page is general information, not a CRA or provincial determination — amounts and rules can change. Not sure where you stand? The free benefits check walks you through it, or a Registered Social Worker can review your full situation.