Social Programs - Seniors Independence Initiative

Provided by: Government of Prince Edward Island - Department of Social Development and Seniors - AKA: Formerly Department of Social Development and Housing

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Provides eligible older adults with financial assistance up to $1,800, depending on income, to help them pay for practical services that help them stay in their own homes. Services covered by funding include:

General home maintenance
Light house keeping
Snow removal
Grass cutting
Meal preparation
Transportation
Communication devices such as smartphones, computer modem, and WiFi devices
Complements supports provided to seniors by Home Care or family members for daily unmet needs
Lifeline Medical Alert System

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General home maintenance
Light house keeping
Snow removal
Grass cutting
Meal preparation
Transportation
Communication devices such as smartphones, computer modem, and WiFi devices
Complements supports provided to seniors by Home Care or family members for daily unmet needs
Lifeline Medical Alert System

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Description:	Provides eligible older adults with financial assistance up to $1,800, depending on income, to help them pay for practical services that help them stay in their own homes. Services covered by funding include: General home maintenance Light house keeping Snow removal Grass cutting Meal preparation Transportation Communication devices such as smartphones, computer modem, and WiFi devices Complements supports provided to seniors by Home Care or family members for daily unmet needs Lifeline Medical Alert System
Eligibility:	PEI residents age 65 years or older who: -Live independently or with a spouse -Have a net household income of $32,753 or less for a single person or $41,970 or less for a couple, as defined by line 236 on your CRA Notice of Assessment -Have combined assets not greater than $100,000 excluding primary residence, land and vehicles *Family members are eligible service providers if they do not live in the same home as the senior
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Submit the application form online, by email or by mail * Forms are available on the webpage or a paper copy can be picked up at any Access PEI office * Call the the toll-free number if help is needed completing the forms
Documents Required:	Completed application form * PEI Health Card number * Social Insurance Number
Program Email:	sii@gov.pe.ca
Language:	English * French available on request * Website available in French
Website:	https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/seniors-independence-initiative
Coverage Area:	Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island

Social Programs Office - Main Office

Jones Building, 2nd Floor, 11 Kent Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 1M7
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
October to May: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
June to September: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
deptsds@gov.pe.ca

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Social Programs - Seniors Independence Initiative

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