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Did you know? Community-based organizations that provide direct health services received a 2.3% funding increase in 2008-09. Prescription Drugs Seniors' Drug PlanSeniors' Drug Plan - Effective July 1, 2008![]()
Under the new Seniors’ Drug Plan, eligible seniors 65 years and older will pay only $15 per prescription for drugs listed on the Saskatchewan Formulary and those approved under Exception Drug Status. Ask your physician or pharmacist if any of your medications may qualify for Exception Drug Status. Maximum Allowable Cost and Low Cost Alternative policies continue to apply. EligibilityProgram eligibility is determined by age and the income reported on your income tax return filed with the Canada Revenue Agency. You must:
Seniors who are covered under federal government programs, such as the federal Non-Insured Health Benefits Program or Veterans Affairs are not eligible for the Seniors’ Drug Plan. If you already pay less than $15 per prescription … There will be no change in coverage for those Seniors who have:
Applying for CoverageYou can apply for the Seniors’ Drug Plan up to two months before you turn 65.
To apply for the program, each eligible senior must complete and sign an application and consent form.
If you do not file income tax or would rather submit your financial information annually, please contact the Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch for additional information. Please forward your completed application to:
Confirmation of CoverageAfter July 1, 2008, your Seniors’ Drug Plan coverage will begin once your application is processed by the Drug Plan. You will receive a letter in the mail to inform you if you have been approved for coverage or if you do not meet the eligibility requirements. Once approved for coverage, you will receive your eligible prescriptions for $15 drug automatically at the pharmacy. Your pharmacy will be aware of your coverage through the Drug Plan online network. If you are not eligible for coverage and wish to appeal the assessment, or your situation has recently changed, contact the Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch for more information. Contact UsFor further information or questions about your drug coverage, call the Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch toll free 1-800-667-7581 or in Regina at 787-3317.
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The branch responsible for drug plans. The Pharmaceutical Information Program (PIP) will improve the health of Saskatchewan residents, by providing authorized health care professionals with confidential access to patient medication records. Learn about the plan and how to qualify for coverage. |
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