This program provides assistance with non-insured health service to:
- Government wards;
- Inmates of provincial correctional institutions;
- Residents of special care facilities who are eligible for the Senior's Income Plan;
- Those enrolled in the following income support programs:
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.