Social Services Benefits Pick Up Information

The Ministry of Social Services has a plan in place for clients and caregivers who usually receive benefit payments by mail, to minimize the impact of service disruption at Canada Post.

If you are currently expecting a cheque by mail, it will be delivered to your local service centre for you to pick up in person during regular business hours. If your community does not have a service centre, please see the Directory of Communities to find your closest service centre.

If you receive the Saskatchewan Housing Benefit (SHB) by cheque, call 1-844-787-4177 or email saskhousingbenefit@gov.sk.ca to arrange receipt of your cheque.

If you receive your payment by direct deposit, you will receive it as usual in your bank account. Most ministry clients receive benefit payments by direct deposit, and these payments will continue to be delivered electronically as usual. We encourage clients who still receive cheques by mail to consider switching to direct deposit.

While the majority of benefit payments occur at the end of each month, there are some essential cheques that are distributed daily.

• The ministry will be sharing information with clients and caregivers as they are arranging any essential daily payments with them in coming days.
• We also encourage clients and caregivers to reach out to their worker or usual ministry contact person with any questions.

The ministry will assess the situation on a daily basis to minimize the impact to clients and caregivers. Updates will be shared:

• On our website;
• By phone toll free at 1-866-221-5200; and
• In person at our service centres across the province.

Details on pick up locations and pick up requirements