Prince Edward Island

Provincial Programs

Ostomy Supplies Program

The Ostomy Supplies Program is part of PEI Pharmacare administered through the Ministry of Health. It assists approved applicants with the costs associated with a permanent ostomy.

Islanders may be eligible for coverage to assist with the out-of-pocket cost of ostomy supplies to a maximum of $2,400 per full program year (from July 1 – June 30).

Under the program, eligible supplies include:

• Skin wafers

• Ostomy pouches

• Adhesive removers

• Skin barrier wipes

• Stoma powders, pastes and barrier rings

• Ostomy belts

Ostomy Supplies Program Income Based Coverage amounts as of April 1, 2023

For more information:

Ostomy Supplies Program | Government of Prince Edward Island

Re-Apply to the Ostomy Supplies Program | Government of Prince Edward Island

• To apply for the program your health care practitioner must submit this form https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/forms/ostomy_supplies_program_registration_-_health_care_provider.pdf

• Individuals must also apply using this form https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/forms/ostomy_supplies_program_-_patient_application.pdf

If you have private insurance, you must use that first and the Ostomy Supplies Program can then reimburse you for your out of pocket expenses

• Reimbursement for out of pocket expenses can be submitted using this form https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/forms/ostomy_supplies_claim_submission_form.pdf

Municipal Programs

Some municipalities offer their own health support programs or supporting services. Check with your local municipality to see if there are any additional support available to you.