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Cancer Emergency Assistance The Canadian Cancer Society, PEI Division is a volunteer organization supporting cancer research, public education about cancer prevention and services to patients. The funds to support our programs on PEI are raised through the annual door-to-door campaign, In Memoriams, Daffodil sales, the relay for life, and other special events. It is with great thanks to volunteers and the generosity of fellow Islanders that we are able to provide this and other programs.
The Emergency Assistance Program is a service provided by the Prince Edward Island Division of the Canadian Cancer Society. The program is intended to help cancer patients who do not have adequate financial resources with certain costs specifically associated with a cancer diagnosis. To ensure great care is taken in spending the money donated by Islanders:
- assistance will not duplicate government programs;
- financial need must be properly assessed, including proof of income;
- assistance will be applied to expenses directly due to the cancer diagnosis;
- the policy is subject to change to ensure it remains affordable and continues to meet the real needs of Islanders.
Who is eligible for assistance through the Emergency Assistance Program?
Residents of Prince Edward Island who have been diagnosed with cancer are eligible if their total household income is less than $25,000 if one person in a household; $30,000 if two persons in a household; $30,000 plus $2,000 per additional dependant for larger households. (Individuals living in a larger household who can demonstrate financial independence can apply for special consideration.)
How do you apply
- Complete an application form and return it to the address shown. Call the PEI Division office at 566-4007 or 1-866-566-4007 toll free if you need an application or assistance in filling out the forms.
- Be sure to have the medical certification filled out and signed by your physician.
- Attach the most recent Revenue Canada Notice(s) of Assessment for each person in your household. Household income will be determined by adding the “Total Income” on line 150 of these Assessments. (If you have had a significant change in income, proof of a change in income such as CPP, EI stubs, etc., may be substituted.) To protect confidentiality, place your supporting income information in a closed envelope and staple to your application. This will be returned to you.
How long will assistance last?
Clients must re-apply and have their applications re-assessed annually. This includes proof of income and medical certification. Some types of assistance are limited (2 years for ostomy supplies and dressings, and 5 years for drugs).
How does the Program work?
- Your application and supporting information is reviewed by an ‘arms-length’ volunteer Application Review Team. Approved applications are forwarded to a volunteer in your community for reimbursement. Your confidential income information is returned to you.
- Submit receipts for eligible expenses and necessary supporting documents to your community volunteer. (Instructions will accompany your letter of acceptance.)
- The community volunteer approves eligible receipts and recommends payment. Cheques are written twice a month.
- Applications must be updated and approved annually.
How to Speed the Application Process
- Call Holly Smith, the Patient Services staff person at the PEI Division office (566-4007) or 1-866-566-4007 toll free if you have any questions concerning the Application.
- Do not delay in applying, whether or not you have receipts.
- Ensure that your Application form is complete, including Medical certification and attached income information.
Charlottetown (1 Rochford Street) [On a map]
Holly Smith
1 Rochford St., Suite 1
Charlottetown, PE
C1A 9L2
Telephone: (902) 566-4007
Toll-free: 1-866-566-4007
Facsimile: (902) 628-8281
Email: info@pei.cancer.ca
Website: Cancer Emergency Assistance Website
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