The Medical Society of PEI administers a Parental Leave Program for eligible physicians in Prince Edward Island. The Program provides for up to 26 consecutive weeks of benefits for a physician who intends to take leave during and following the birth or adoption of their child. This program is available for both salaried and non-salaried physicians who are Associate Physicians or Full members with the Society and are in good standing.
ELIGIBILITY
- Employed with Health PEI for 20 weeks or more
- Meets one of the following criteria:
- Becomes a natural mother or father
- Adopts a child
- Obtains legal guardianship of a child
- Submits an application for Parental Benefits at least four weeks before planned leave.
Please note: Salaried physicians are required to apply for Employment Insurance prior to receiving benefits from MSPEI's Parental Benefit Program.