Provincial Programs

AccessAbility Supports (formerly Disabilities Support Program)

Provides assessment-based supports to PEI residents with a disability (including physical, intellectual, neurological, sensory and mental disabilities). Supports available include:

• Personal supports (including technical aids and assistive devices)

• Housing supports

• Community supports

• Caregiver supports

• Financial supports

To qualify, individuals meet with a staff person who will conduct an assessment to determine how disability affects their daily life and how AccessAbility Supports can help meet their needs.

Toll-free contact number: 1-877-569-0546  

AccessAbility Supports | Government of Prince Edward Island

Workers Compensation

WCBPE ( Workers Compensation Board of PEI )

The WCBPE will pay for treatments, devices and accessories prescribed by licensed health care providers, as long as the treatment, device or accessory, is necessary in the opinion of the Commission

If you were injured at work and as a result need to use catheters for bladder management, your WCBPE caseworker needs to approve your doctor prescription for catheters.

There may be a better catheter option for you.

1. Ask for samples of SpeediCath® catheters*. Simply click here "Free SpeediCath® Samples" to order.

2. Talk to your doctor - ask for a prescription for SpeediCath® catheters. SpeediCath® catheters are single use only so the prescription should be for the number of times you need to catheterize daily, typically 4-5 catheters per day (one for every time you need to empty your bladder).

3. Ask your doctor to complete and sign the Coloplast Intermittent Catheter Letter of Recommendation. Simply click on the letter on this page, download the letter and send it to your doctor. This letter outlines the issue(s) you are having and why you need to use SpeediCath®.

4. Submit the prescription and Support letter to your WCBPE case manager for approval.

5. Once approved, ask your supplier to bill WCBPE directly.

*Limitations apply

Workers Compensation Board of PEI (wcb.pe.ca)

Auto Insurance

If you sustained a catastrophic injury due to an auto accident, you may qualify for catheter coverage.

Settlements / lump sum payouts can take many years.  During that time, the insurance company covers catheters as recommended by the physician and is dependent on individual adjustor approval. The client usually receives a report at time of settlement itemizing products and services currently being covered and their associated annual costs - it is up to client to manage the settlement amount and associated expenses for their lifetime. The insurance company will no longer be involved once the client settles.

It is important that you are using the best catheter option for you.

1. Ask for samples of SpeediCath® catheters*. Simply click here "Free SpeediCath Samples" to order.

2. Talk to your doctor - ask for a prescription for SpeediCath® catheters. SpeediCath® catheters are single use only so the prescription should be for the number of times you need to catheterize daily, typically 4-5 catheters per day (one for every time you need to empty your bladder).

3. Ask your doctor to complete and sign the Coloplast Intermittent Catheter Letter of Recommendation. Simply click on the letter on this page, download the letter and send it to your doctor.  This letter outlines the issue(s) you are having and why you need to use SpeediCath®.

4. Send SpeediCath® prescription and support letter to your auto insurance to request approval.

*Limitations apply

Municipal Programs

Some municipalities offer their own health support programs or supporting services. Often geared towards low-income populations. Check with your local municipality to see if there are any additional support options available to you.