Saskatchewan Health is available to all residents who meet the eligibility requirements, which are based on permanent residency in the province.

- for full details please visit the Saskatchewan Health government web site -

Health Services:

The following services are fully covered by Saskatchewan Health:

• All medically necessary services provided by physicians (inpatient/outpatient).
• Physiotherapy or occupational therapy.
• Screening mammography for women 50-69 or when sent by a physician elsewhere to diagnose the condition.
• Immunization services.
• Sexually transmitted infections treatment.
• HIV testing.
• Drug and alcohol abuse treatment; gambling addiction.
• Mental health services.
• Supplementary health services and family health benefits for those who qualify.

Saskatchewan Health offers partial coverage for:

• Air ambulance.
• Ground ambulance for seniors.
• Home care services such as homemaking, meals.
• Long term care.
  Chiropractic and podiatry services.
• Hearing health services.
• Some dental services; routine dental services are not covered.
• Optometric services for people who qualify.

Saskatchewan Health also provides various drug plans and extended benefits for those who qualify, i.e. low income, disabilities:

• Children’s Insulin Pump Program.
• Emergency Prescription Assistance Program.
• Family Health Benefits.
• Income Supplements.
• Palliative Care Drug Plan Program.
• Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living (SAIL) Program.
• Senior’s Drug Plan.
• Special Support Program.
• Supplementary Health Program.

Last updated October 2008