Saskatchewan

Supplementary Health Benefits

Easy application

Tax filing not required

Individuals who qualify for the Supplementary Health Benefits are eligible for a number of health services and products in addition to the universal health benefits.

Services Covered include:

  • Medical Supplies and Appliances
  • Drugs
  • Hearing Services
  • Dental Services
  • Optical Services
  • Podiatry Services
  • Medical Transportation in Saskatchewan
  • Benefits Outside Saskatchewan
    • With prior approval from the Ministry of Social Services

This program provides assistance with non-insured health service to:

Health card

For example:

  • valid health card with no photo, name and address
  • valid health card with photo, name and address
  • MCP (Medical Care Plan) number
  • Valid ambulance/dental services card
  • Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour identification number
  • Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour file number (Income Support Card).

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health will send you a letter advising that you have been approved for Supplementary Health Benefits.

Always provide your valid Saskatchewan Health card or temporary health coverage form when you request a Supplementary Health service. Service providers will verify your coverage.

The program does not reimburse clients as payments are made directly to the service providers.

Last updated: January 1, 2024