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 visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.
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As a newcomer to Saskatchewan, you have access to a publicly funded health care system which provides medical care without a direct cost to you. If you are currently receiving treatment for a specific illness, it is a good idea to bring copies of your medical records and an English translation of them if needed. This will help your doctor understand your health problem better.
A Saskatchewan Health Services Card (Health Card) is a personal identification card you present for health services. Applying for a Health Card is the first step to getting provincial medical coverage.
The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) nominees can ask the Immigration Services Branch for support to continue their provincial health coverage. To receive support, you must:
To apply for the support, please complete the Request for Continued Saskatchewan Health Coverage Form. The form contains detailed instructions and a checklist for required documents.
Saskatchewan's medical system covers the cost for basic medical care. Residents can also choose to purchase private health insurance plans that would provide even more extended health benefits. Many employers also offer private health plans for their employees. The employee fee is deducted from their pay.
Learn about your rights and responsibilities related to health care, what to do in an emergency and how to find a doctor or other medical services in Saskatchewan.
In Saskatchewan, you have both rights and responsibilities and take an active part in your own health care.
You have the right to:
It is your responsibility to give health care providers information about your medical condition.
Saskatchewan provides assistance for emergency services – life-threatening situations. Throughout the province, you can call 911 on the telephone to talk to an operator who is trained to get you the right kind of emergency service. Learn about emergency services here.
Learn all about health care in Saskatchewan in our Health section.
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