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Sunday, September 07, 2008
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The Family Health Benefits program provides benefits to low-income working families who may be receiving:
  • the Saskatchewan Child Benefit; or
  • the Saskatchewan Employment Supplement

Services and Benefits

Children are covered for:
  • Most dental services;
  • Eye examinations once a year; basic eyeglasses;
  • Emergency ambulance;
  • Basis medical supplies (some items require prior approval);
  • Chiropractic services; and
  • Prescription drugs in the Saskatchewan Formulary.

Parents or legal guardians are covered for chiropractic services, an eye examination every two years, drug coverage with $100 semi-annual family deductible and 35 per cent consumer co-payment thereafter.

Parents/legal guardians may apply for additional coverage under the Drug Plan Special Support program.

The Family Health Benefits program was launched in July 1998 as part of a restructuring of income support systems coinciding with the introduction of the federal National Child Benefit.

Related Documents
Report that evaluates supplementary health coverage program for low-income families to assist with the cost of raising children.
Related Links
Branch responsible for Drug Plans.

The Special Support Program is designed to help those whose drug costs are high in relation to their income.


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