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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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In addition to regular program benefits, extended coverage is provided to beneficiaries with specific disabling conditions under the following programs:

Aids to the Blind Program

Operated by Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) under contract to Saskatchewan Health. Persons must meet medical criteria. Benefits include:

  • loan of braillers, talking book machines and magnifiers
  • assistance with the cost of watches, talking calculators and low vision eyewear

Children's Insulin Pump Program

Applicants under 18 years with Type 1 diabetes must have an insulin pump recommended by a specialist as a medical necessity. They must be assessed by a regional health authority diabetes program and participate in a diabetes education program.

An insulin pump will be provided free of charge. Supplies may be covered under one of a number of programs, including the Saskatchewan Drug Plan, the Supplementary Health Program, Family Health Benefits or certain programs under SAIL.

See more details and application form

Cystic Fibrosis Program

Patients must be referred by specialist physicians. Benefits include:

  • Drugs listed in the Saskatchewan Formulary and certain drugs approved for coverage under the Drug Plan Exception Drug Status
  • Select food supplements and digestants

End Stage Renal Disease Program

Patients must have chronic renal disease and require dialysis or transplantation or both and be referred by specialist physicians. Benefits include: drugs listed in the Saskatchewan Formulary and certain drugs approved for coverage under the Drug Plan Exception Drug Status.

Ostomy Program

Patients must have a qualifying ostomy and referred by an enterostomal therapist.

Benefits include 50% reimbursement of the cost of select ostomy supplies. Patients are required to pay the full cost of the supplies and submit receipts for reimbursement.

Paraplegia Program

Patients must be referred by a specialist in rehabilitation medicine (physiatrist) for benefits. Benefits include:

  • Drugs listed in the Saskatchewan Formulary and certain drugs approved for coverage under the Drug Plan Exception Drug Status
  • Incontinence management and dressing supplies for chronic conditions
  • Specialized rehabilitation equipment
  • Financial assistance for vehicle hand controls, ramps and wheelchair lifts

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