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Out-of-Province/Out-of-Canada Coverage

Saskatchewan Health covers most hospital and medical care you receive in Canada by a reciprocal billing arrangement with other publicly funded health systems. Health provides only limited coverage for emergency medical care from approved general hospitals outside Canada.

		Out-of-Province Services Most medical services received in Canada are covered by Saskatchewan Health through the publicly funded health care system.

		Treatment Not Available In Canada If a patient is referred outside of Canada by a physician for treatment not available in Saskatchewan or another province, Saskatchewan Health will cover the full cost of the treatment, if approved in advance of treatment.

		Out-of-Canada Hospital Services Costs for hospital services outside of Canada may be much higher than in Saskatchewan. You will be responsible for the portion above what Saskatchewan Health pays. Additional insurance is recommended for travel outside the country.

		Out-of-Canada Physician, Optometric, and Drug Plan Services Emergency services are covered at Saskatchewan rates.

		Health Services Review Committee This arms-length panel reviews government decisions made on requests for out-of-province and out-of-country medical coverage, ensuring legislation, policy and guidelines are followed appropriately.

		How to Obtain a Refund for Services If you are billed directly for services outside Canada there are steps you can take so Saskatchewan Health can reimburse you.

If you are planning to leave the country, read the items above and make sure you have additional health insurance.

Related Documents

A Guide to Health Coverage in Saskatchewan Brochure explains how to register for health coverage, who is eligible, what's covered, and other useful information (available in English and French).
		IFYB.pdf ( 688.3 KB )
Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Fact Sheet Brief summary of coverage provided by the Ministry of Health for services received outside Saskatchewan.
		out-of-province-out-of-country-coverage-feb-2012.pdf ( 397.5 KB )
Out-of-Country Coverage Poster If you're travelling outside Canada, it's strongly recommended you carry extra medical insurance. If you're considering medical care outside Canada, prior approval is required.
		out-of-country-coverage-poster-feb-2012.pdf ( 799.1 KB )
Health Services Review Committee Factsheet This arms-length panel reviews government decisions made on requests for out-of-province and out-of-country medical coverage, ensuring legislation, policy and guidelines are followed appropriately.
		health-services-review-committee-feb-2012.pdf ( 323.1 KB )

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