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Provincial and Federal Government benefits programs. Examples include social assistance, tax benefits, subsidies, pensions and more.

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Employment Insurance - Sickness Benefits Provided by: Government of Canada - Service Canada - AKA: Employment and Social Development Canada; ESDC; Human Resources and Skills Development (former name)

Provides up to 26 weeks of financial assistance for individuals who cannot work for medical reasons. The benefits pay 55% of earnings up to a maximum weekly amount.

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eServiceCanada

An online form that allows the public to contact Service Canada to request a phone call, book an appointment or apply for a Social Insurance Number.

Phone calls can be requested for questions about:

Employment Insurance (EI)
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) / Canada Pension Plan Disability
Old Age Security (OAS)
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Veterans Affairs Canada services
Social Insurance Number (SIN) information
Ukraine immigration measures: financial assistance
Record of employment on the web (ROE web)
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Canada Disability Benefits (CDB)

Service Canada will respond within two business days by phone. If a request cannot be completed by phone, you will be offered an in-person appointment at a Service Canada Centre.

Appointments can be booked at a Service Canada location for:

Biometrics Collections
Passport Services

Apply online for a Social Insurance number.

E-Services Helpdesk for Individuals

Provides electronic tax services for individuals, which includes:

Filing a return
Making a payment
Changing your return
Registering a formal dispute
Changing your address
Calculating your family benefits
Getting direct deposit
Receiving online mail

Fertility Support Program

A funding support program that 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.

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

Free Home Insulation Program

Provides free insulation to eligible applicants. Access PEI connects homeowners with contractors who will install the insulation.

Application availability may vary. Please visit the website for the most current status.

Note: Households who have already applied for a free heat pump do not need to apply; staff will be in contact to help with updates to the application.

Housing Services - Home Renovation Program

Provides financial assistance to help cover the cost of major structural renovations to private homes. Eligible renovations include structural, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems, improvement for life safety, and accessibility upgrades for applicants with a permanent disability.

Maximum grants are based on combined annual income.

Amounts for households without disabilities:

$35,000 or less: $12,000
$35,001-$38,000: $10,000
$38,001-$41,000: $8,000
$41,001-$44,000: $6,000
$44,0001-$47,000: $4,000
$47,001-$50,000: $2,000

Amounts for households with disabilities:

$35,000 or less: $16,000
$35,001-$38,000: $13,200
$38,001-$41,000: $10,400
$41,001-$44,000: $7,600
$44,0001-$47,000: $4,800
$47,001-$50,000: $2,000

Housing Services - Seniors Home Repair Program

Provides financial assistance to seniors to help with eligible home repairs such as:

Roof repairs
Windows and doors
Furnace
Plumbing
Electrical
Heating
Structural or life safety repairs

Maximum grants are based on combined annual income:

$35,000 or less: $4,000
$35,001-$38,000: $3,600
$38,001-$41,000: $3,200
$41,001-$44,000: $2,800
$44,0001-$47,000: $2,400
$47,001-$50,000: $2,000

Housing Services - Seniors Safe @ Home Program

Provides eligible seniors with funds to improve their home's accessibility.

Eligible work includes:

Accessibility improvements
Stair lifts
Grab bars
Ramps
Walk in shower
Hise rise toilet

Maximum grants are based on combined annual income:

$35,000 or less: $10,000
$35,001-$38,000: $8,400
$38,001-$41,000: $6,800
$41,001-$44,000: $5,200
$44,0001-$47,000: $3,600
$47,001-$50,000: $2,000

Jordan's Principle

Responds to unmet needs of First Nations children no matter where they live in Canada. Includes:

Informing families about the help available for their child and how to access it
Coordinating access to products, services and supports
Providing funding when it is needed to make sure products, services and supports are accessed without delay

Provides funding that can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs of First Nations 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth and those with disabilities.

Examples of coverage include:

Health:

Mobility aids
Wheelchair ramps
Addiction services
Mental health services
Specialized hearing aids
Traditional healing services
Services for children in care
Assessments and screenings
Transportation to appointments
Medical supplies and equipment
Long-term care for children with specialized needs
Therapeutic services for individuals or groups (speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy)

Social:

Personal support worker
Social worker
Specialized summer camps
Respite care (individual or group)
Specialized programs based on cultural beliefs and practices

Education:

School supplies
Tutoring services
Specialized school transportation
Teaching assistance
Psycho-education assessments
Assistive technologies

Non-Insured Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit

A national program that provides coverage to registered First Nations and recognized Inuit for a specified range of medically necessary items and services that are not covered by other plans and programs. The benefit categories are:

Dental care
Eye and vision care
Medical supplies and equipment
Drugs and pharmacy products
Mental health counselling
Assistance with medical transportation to access medically necessary services

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