Patient and Caregiver Resources – Saskatchewan

InnoviCares – The innoviCares card is a free prescription savings card available to all Canadian residents, and is funded by participating pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Family Health Benefits – A range of health benefits available for low-income working families who meet the standards of an income test or are receiving the Saskatchewan Employment Supplement.

Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI) – Provides working families who have low incomes with a monthly financial benefit, Supplementary Health Benefits, access to discounted bus passes (where available), connections to employment supports through the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training and access to the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit through the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation.

Drug Cost Assistance – An income-tested program that helps residents with their drug costs in relation to their income.

Supplementary Health Benefits – Number of health services and products in addition to the universal health benefits.

Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living Program (SAIL) – provides assistance to people with physical disabilities to live a more active and independent lifestyle. It also helps people in the management of certain chronic health conditions.

Individualized Funding for Home Care – Helps people that need acute, palliative, and supportive care to stay independent at home. It also helps reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and the length of hospital stays.

Home Repair Program– Adaptation for Independence (making home more accessible for person with housing-related disability)

Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID – An income support program for people with significant and enduring disabilities. It offers individuals access to long-term income support, greater choice of services and supports their participation in their community.