PHA Health Fund

AIDS PEI provide support to people living with HIV/AIDS for the purposes of improving health, promoting better health and increasing access to medical services to treat HIV/AIDS.  There are three ways in which we do this:

Income support

AIDS PEI provides monthly financial assistance to eligible clients.  Clients are required to meet with the Outreach Coordinator or Executive Director to apply for assistance.  You must provide AIDS PEI with documentation noting your HIV diagnosis.  A monthly stipend will be distributed on or near the 1st of each month.

Emergency health funds

Clients of AIDS PEI are also eligible to withdraw funds from an emergency health fund.  These funds are only to be used for medications not covered by the PEI drug plenary, travel for specialist appointments (when available) and other directly-related health costs.  Clients must apply to use these funds from the Executive Director, with receipts or a statement of need.

Medical support

AIDS PEI helps clients meet their personal health goals. If you are currently living on social assistance, you can receive financial assistance to attend specialist appointments in Moncton or Halifax. You must provide at least 10-days notice so that arrangements can be made. Receipts should be provided upon return.

How to apply

People living with HIV/AIDS can qualify for funding from AIDS PEI. The following conditions must be met for you to become  a client of our services:

1. Be an HIV positive individual with a note or letter from a medical doctor (this may be verified with your doctor)
2. Be a resident of Prince Edward Island and hold a valid health insurance card (must have been a resident for the past three months

If you qualify, you will be informed about receiving financial support and the correct procedure to follow.  For more information, contact Alana Leard, Executive Director at 566-2437 or by e-mail at alana@aidspei.com.