The program provides benefits for:

• People whose long term disabilities or illnesses leave them unable to function fully. The aim is to assist people in leading more independent and active lifestyles.
  
• Residents who are eligible for orthopaedic services, special needs equipment and home respiratory services, excluding persons eligible under departments or agencies of the Government of Canada, the Workers' Compensation Board, Saskatchewan Government Insurance or residents of general, rehabilitation or extended care hospitals.
  
• Persons with specific disabling conditions may be eligible for benefits under the various Special Benefit Programs (Paraplegia Program, Cystic Fibrosis Program, End Stage Renal Disease Program, Ostomy Program and Aids to the Blind Program).