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    Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada Coverage Out-of-Canada Hospital ServicesIf you receive services outside Canada, you will usually find the cost much higher than in Saskatchewan. If the cost is higher, you will be responsible for paying the difference between the full amount charged and the amount Saskatchewan Health pays. For this reason, you should buy additional health insurance if you plan to travel outside Canada. Emergency hospital or psychiatric services
Emergency Hospital Services - Saskatchewan Health provides limited coverage for emergency medical care from approved general hospitals outside Canada if the same services would be covered in Saskatchewan.
Emergency Psychiatric Services - Saskatchewan Health provides coverage for a brief period of stabilization (about five to seven days), both out-of-province and out-of-Canada. Cancer servicesSaskatchewan Health does not cover cancer treatment provided outside of Canada unless the services have been approved by the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. Elective hospital servicesSaskatchewan Health does not normally cover these services. You need our prior approval.
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If a patient is referred outside of Canada by a physician for treatment not available in Saskatchewan or another province, Saskatchewan Health will cover the full cost of the treatment, if approved in advance of treatment. Emergency services are covered at Saskatchewan rates. Some services received outside the province are covered by Saskatchewan Health. In some cases, prior approval is required. |
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