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Saskatchewan has income support programs available for residents who need financial help.
Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) provides income support to people who cannot pay for their basic needs.
Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) provides income support for people who have significant and enduring disabilities and cannot pay for their basic needs.
Everyone has the right to:
There are other programs that provide financial support for certain people or for specific expenses. For example, there is financial support for seniors, low-income working families and people with cognitive disabilities. There is also help for some costs like rent for low-income families and the cost of care in a personal care home for low-income seniors. See Family and Social Support for more information.
SIS and SAID do not pay for medical expenses, but you and your family can get Supplementary Health Benefits if you are on SIS or SAID. You will get a card to show for these benefits. These benefits are for things not covered by your Health Card. It can cover things like eye exams, glasses, nursing services, treatment by a dentist, physiotherapy, prescription drugs, hearing aids, medical appliances and supplies, and ambulances.
If you cannot get SAID or SIS because your income is too high, you may still be able to get Supplementary Health Benefits if you have high medical costs.
There is a process you must follow when you apply for support. Certain information and documents must also be provided with your application.
It is important to understand how the process for receiving support works and what is expected of you. This can help you avoid issues such as overpayments.
You can appeal any decision that affects whether you receive income support or the amount you receive.
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