A monthly supplement is provided to seniors who have little or no income other than the federal Old Age Security (OAS) pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
The table below shows the maximum SIP benefit seniors can receive and the taxable income levels (excluding the federal OAS pension and GIS) where the SIP benefit becomes $0, based on client category. *Effective April 1, 2018
| Client Category - Living at home |
Maximum SIP Benefit (monthly) |
Annual Taxable Income Level where SIP becomes $0 |
| Single Pensioner |
$270.00 |
$ 4,560.00 |
| Married - Both Pensioners |
$235.00 |
$ 7,440.00 |
| Married - Spouse less than 60 years of age |
$270.00 |
$10,320.00 |
| Married - Spouse Receiving Allowance |
$270.00 |
$ 9,120.00 |
| Client Category - Living in Special Care Home |
Maximum SIP Benefit (monthly) |
Annual Taxable Income Level where SIP becomes $0 |
| Single Pensioner |
$ 50.00 |
$ 912.00 |
| Married - Both Pensioners |
$ 50.00 |
$ 1,776.00 |
| Married - Spouse less than 60 years of age |
$ 50.00 |
$ 7,872.00 |
| Married - Spouse receiving Allowance |
$ 50.00 |
$ 1,824.00 |
SIP recipients with active basic Saskatchewan Health coverage are eligible for a variety of additional health benefits including:
- One eye examination in each 12-month period.
- A reduced semi-annual deductible under the Drug Plan and Extended Benefits.
- Loan of some low-cost devices through Saskatchewan Abilities Council.
- Supplementary health benefits for Seniors Income Plan recipients living in special care homes.
- Please note that health coverage for Status Indian (as defined by the Indian Act) SIP recipients is covered by Health Canada. For more information please call 1-866-885-3933.