The Family Health Benefits Program provides health benefits to low-income working families who meet the standards of an income test or are receiving the Saskatchewan Employment Supplement.
Most dental services are covered under the Family Health Benefits Program, as well as a number of other healthcare services, for children under 18 years of age.
To be eligible for Family Health Benefits, families must live in Saskatchewan for at least five months out of the year.
Eligibility for Family Health Benefits is established by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services in cooperation with Revenue Canada, using a formula that accounts for the number of children in the family and the family’s annual income according to the income tax return(s) for the previous year.
All applicants must register for a Saskatchewan Health Services card before they can become eligible. Application forms to register for a card are available from the offices of town, village, or rural municipality administration, at Health Registries, or online.
Families can apply for a Saskatchewan health card either:
- In-person: At the eHealth Saskatchewan front desk in Regina.
- By mail, email or fax: Complete the Health Card application form. The form includes instructions for submitting the application.
It is the family’s responsibility to tell the service providers in advance that they are covered by Family Health Benefits. Service providers will bill the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health directly for services covered by the program.
Not all dentists in Saskatchewan accept the Family Health Benefit. To find out if a specific dentist accepts this coverage, families can contact:
- The dental care provider directly
- Saskatchewan Health or the Ministry of Social Services
- The Dental Association of Saskatchewan
References
- For Your Benefit, Guide to Health Services in Saskatchewan
- Government of Saskatchewan, Qualifying for Health Benefits
- eHealth Saskatchewan, Applying for a Health Card
- eHealth Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Health Cards
*The content provided in this article, including text, graphics, and referenced material, is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with your dentist or another qualified oral health professional for questions regarding your dental condition. Never disregard professional dental advice or delay seeking it based on information from this article. If you believe you have a dental emergency, contact your dentist, or seek immediate assistance from an oral healthcare professional.
