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Did you know? Saskatchewan municipalities received a seven per cent increase in revenue sharing in the 2008-09 provincial budget, and a further eight per cent increase was announced in April of 2008. Live in Saskatchewan Coping with a Health ChangeWhether you or someone you care for is experiencing a health crisis or dealing with disability there are programs and services available to help you cope.
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A partnership between Saskatchewan Health and SGI to develop and implement co-ordinated, integrated services and supports for people with acquired brain injuries (ABI) and their families.
Effective July 1, 2008 the Children's Drug Plan will be available to all Saskatchewan children 14 and under. The Children's Drug Plan will ensure families will pay only $15 for drugs listed on the Saskatchewan Formulary and those approved under Exception Drug Status.
Ensures that cost is not a barrier for children who require an insulin pump to manage their diabetes.
Helps families of children with development delays to prepare for the school years.
The Employability Assistance for People With Disabilities (EAPD) Program provides funding to assist adults with disabilities to prepare for, secure and maintain employment. Various supports are offered, including training-on-the-job, vocational and work assessments, psycho-educational assessments, job coaching, support for employers and disability-related costs in a wide variety of post-secondary education and training programs.
District Health Boards provide home care services in Saskatchewan. Services are provided on the basis of assessed need and are intended to help people who need acute, palliative and supportive care to remain independent at home.
The Office of Disability Issues (ODI) serves as a focal point for provincial government initiatives on disability policy and performs a co-ordinating role throughout government in addressing disability issues and policies.
Personal care homes are privately owned and operated facilities that offer accommodation, meals and assistance or supervision for adults aged 18 and older. Personal care homes are licensed and monitored by Saskatchewan Health and must operate in accordance with The Personal Care Homes Act, Regulations and Licensees' Handbook.
The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee is responsible for protecting the interests of vulnerable people.
Questions or concerns regarding access to care, or a personal health care experience should be addressed to the Quality of Care Co-ordinator in the Regional Health Authoriity.
The Saskatchewan Surgical Care Network (SSCN) is an advisory committee to Saskatchewan Health dedicated to creating a more reasonable, fair surgical system for all Saskatchewan people.
Information on programs and services for families and individuals who, for various reasons, cannot meet basic living costs.
A special-care home is a facility that provides institutional long term care services to meet the needs of individuals usually having heavy care needs, that cannot appropriately be met in the community through home/community based services. Special-care homes may be referred to as nursing homes.
Supplementary Health Program provides extended health services and products in addition to the universal health benefits to eligible patients identified by Community Resources.
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A checklist of services from the Federal Government to help you find benefits that may be right for you. |
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