Extended Benefits and Drug Plan

In Saskatchewan, families pay a maximum of $25 for prescription drugs if their children are 14 and under.

Drug Cost Assistance

The Special Support Program is an income-tested program that helps residents with their drug costs in relation to their income. Applicants will receive a deductible and a co-payment for each calendar year.

Emergency Assistance for Prescription Drugs

Apply for assistance if you require immediate treatment with covered prescription drugs and are unable to cover your share of the cost. Available as one-time emergency assistance only.

Exception Drug Status

Drugs may become benefits for individuals who meet certain medical criteria.

Family Health Benefits

Health benefits available for low-income working families who meet the standards of an income test, or are receiving the Saskatchewan Employment Supplement or the Saskatchewan Rental Housing Supplement.

Guaranteed Income Supplement for Seniors

The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) provides a monthly non-taxable benefit to Old Age Security (OAS) recipients who have a low income and are living in Canada.

Income Supplements

Information about the benefits residents qualifying for the federal Guaranteed Income Supplements and the Seniors' Income Plan receive in Saskatchewan.

Palliative Care Drug Coverage

Get help with the costs of prescription drugs for palliative care patients who are in the late stages of terminal illnesses through the Palliative Care Program.

Pharmaceutical Information Program

A secure computer system that contains information about a resident's prescribed and dispensed medications.

Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living

Get support to help you live an independent and active lifestyle when afflicted by with long-term disabilities and illnesses through Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living (SAIL).

Saskatchewan Biosimilars Initiative

The Saskatchewan Biosimilars Initiative was announced to improve the uptake of biosimilar drugs.

Saskatchewan Drug Plan

Learn about the Saskatchewan Drug Plan and how to qualify for coverage.

Saskatchewan Insulin Pump Program

Get help paying for an insulin pump to manage your Type 1 diabetes. The Saskatchewan Insulin Pump Program helps to eliminate some financial barriers for people 25 years old or under.

Seniors' Drug Plan

Pay a maximum of $25 for prescription drugs covered by the government if you are 65 years of age or older and a resident of Saskatchewan.

Seniors Income Plan (SIP)

The Seniors Income Plan (SIP) provides senior citizens with the financial assistance required to meet their basic needs.

Supplementary Health Benefits

Saskatchewan residents may be eligible for additional health services and products on top of their universal health benefits.