Postal Strike Update | Mise à jour sur la grève du Syndicat des travailleurs et travailleuses des postes (en anglais)

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Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence (en anglais) visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

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The following medical and community services are public services and are free of charge for all Saskatchewan residents holding Saskatchewan Health coverage:

All medically necessary services provided by physicians (inpatient and outpatient services).

Physiotherapy or occupational therapy

  • Services provided through hospitals, special care homes, community agencies or by private clinics in Saskatchewan that have a contract with the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Screening mammography for women aged 50 to 69

  • These services are covered through facilities of the Provincial Screening Program for Breast Cancer. If your physician sends you elsewhere to diagnose a condition, Saskatchewan Health continues to cover your service.

Immunization services

  • Immunizations for children are offered at health clinics and schools.
  • Influenza vaccine is available every year for all Saskatchewan residents 6 months of age and older.

Sexually transmitted infections (STI) treatment

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Testing

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Services for treating alcohol and drug abuse problems

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Mental health services

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Problem gambling services

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Supplementary health services

  • This program provides select additional health services to people recommended by Social Services.
  • Saskatchewan Health covers certain:
    • Dental services
    • Prescription drugs
    • Medical supplies and appliances
    • Optical services
    • Podiatry (chiropody) services
    • Emergency medical transportation costs
  • Saskatchewan Health mails a letter to you if you are assessed by Social Services as being eligible to receive these benefits.

Family health benefits

  • Select additional health services are provided to lower income working families eligible for benefits in association with provincial income support programs.
  • Benefits are targeted at children under 18 years of age and are the same as those provided under the Supplementary Health Program. Some restrictions apply in adult benefits.

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