Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan cancer agency: The Saskatchewan cancer agency drug formulary provided by the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is a formulary of the anti-cancer drugs and some supportive drugs funded by the agency.

Saskatchewan drug plan: Saskatchewan residents with valid Saskatchewan health coverage may be eligible for drug plan benefits. Costs of prescriptions vary depending on the type of benefits individuals receive.

Patient Care And Comfort Fund ‹ Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan: The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan’s Patient Care and Comfort Fund can support patients in various ways, including by providing taxi vouchers, Gift cards for groceries and fuel, parking passes.

Canadian Cancer Society: The Canadian Cancer Society in Saskatchewan Financial Assistance Program supports those who need help covering the cost of transportation and accommodation when travelling out of their home centre for treatment. Qualification for funding for this program is based on the federal government low income guidelines.

Pink Wig Foundation: The Pink Wig Foundation is a private non-profit organization that provides financial support to cancer patients and their families, allowing them to focus more on becoming healthy throughout their journey with cancer.

Programs & Support | Lung Saskatchewan: Lung Sask provides assistance through its Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Program. This is a reimbursement program designed to complement other existing financial assistance programs in Saskatchewan. For more information regarding eligibility and the application process, visit: Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Program.

Energy Assistance Program: The Energy Assistance Program is designed to help lower-income households save money on utility bills and make homes more energy efficient. Eligible residents can apply.

Saskatchewan Income Support | Financial Help: The Saskatchewan Income Support Program helps people in need meet their basic necessities while they become more self-sufficient and independent. For more information, click here.

Food Banks Saskatchewan: Food banks Saskatchewan is the provincial association of Saskatchewan food banks that work together to build, support and strengthen relationships. To find a food bank, click here.

CIBC Pediatric Oncology Family Comfort Fund – Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation: The CIBC Pediatric Oncology Family Comfort Fund’s mission is to support Saskatchewan families cope with having a child who is dealing with cancer. The fund provides financial support for expenses like groceries, meals, lodging, transportation and parking to assist families with limited means in their journey, so they can prioritize helping their child through this difficult time.

The Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID): The Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) is an income support program for people with significant and enduring disabilities. It offers individuals access to long-term income support. SAID benefits have different payment tiers for living income, disability income and shelter with no set maximum monthly benefit. For more information, including how to apply, click here.

Wheel of Hope – Volunteer Driving Program: The Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope Volunteer Driving Program provides people living with cancer rides to and from their cancer treatment appointments. Dedicated volunteer drivers donate their time and use their own (or Society owned) vehicles to assist people living with cancer get to the hospital or cancer centre. New patients who register are required to pay an annual registration fee. Patients under the age of 18 are exempt. For information on registration eligibility, click here.

Metis Nation Saskatchewan Transportation Pilot Program: The MN-S Cancer Transportation Pilot Program will provide reimbursement to citizens for fuel and $25 flat rate for parking costs associated with travel to and from the patient’s community for cancer-related appointments. For eligibility information and for the transportation pilot program intake form, click here.

Travel Treatment Fund: The Canadian Cancer Society’s Travel Treatment Fund offers short-term financial assistance to offset some travel costs when traveling to cancer treatments. This includes expenses like fuel and taxi or public transit fares. It is available to people in Canada who are currently or will soon be undergoing cancer treatment. To apply, you will need to submit a Travel Treatment Fund Application Form.

Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living:  Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living (SAIL) provides assistance to people with physical disabilities to live a more active and independent lifestyle. It also helps people in the management of certain chronic health conditions. Among the programs offered through this benefit, is the prosthetics and orthotics program. To be eligible for SAIL, you must 

• Be a resident of Saskatchewan, 
• Possess a valid Saskatchewan Health Services Number,
• Be referred for service by an authorized health care professional, 
• Use a service in Saskatchewan unless pre-authorized by Saskatchewan Health; and
• Not receive benefits from other government agencies such as Saskatchewan Government Insurance, Workers Compensation Board, Health Canada or Department of Veterans Affairs.