If you make your home in Saskatchewan and you ordinarily live in the province at least six months a year, you are eligible for Saskatchewan health benefits. Everyone must be registered with Health Registration at Saskatchewan Health to be eligible for benefits.

Health benefits for members of the Canadian Forces, RCMP and inmates of federal penitentiaries are covered under federal government programs. But their spouses and dependents are eligible for the provincial coverage and must register with Saskatchewan Health.

Saskatchewan Health issues a health services card to each family member once applications are approved. The card is mailed just prior to the effective date of coverage.

If your card is lost or damaged, please phone or write Saskatchewan Health immediately for a replacement. The branch should also be contacted if any of this information changes:

• Address and telephone number
• Incorrect spelling of name (s) or name change
• Incorrect date of birth (proof of age needed)
• Marriages, divorces and other marital status
• Births or deaths
• Other changes to family status
• Child attending school out-of-province
• Extended vacation or absence of three months or more