Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch: Emergency Assistance for Prescription Drugs
Provided by: Government of Saskatchewan - Health
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Service Description
Saskatchewan residents who require immediate treatment with covered prescription drugs and are unable to cover their share of the cost may access a one-time emergency assistance.
- An eligible beneficiary may obtain a limited supply of covered prescription drug(s) at a reduced cost.
- The level of assistance provided is in accordance with the consumer’s ability to pay.
Eligibility
Residents who require immediate treatment with covered prescription drugs and are unable to cover their share of the cost may access a one-time emergency zssistance.
Application Process
During regular office hours: the individual's pharmacy may call the Ministry of Health (Drug Plan branch) at 1-800-667-7571 to request coverage. The individual may obtain up to one-month supply of covered drug products included in the request.
Outside regular office hours: the pharmacy may provide up to a four-day supply of covered drug products in an emergency situation. The Ministry will honour the claim at the rate specified by the pharmacy.
Documents Required
The applicant must provide the following at the pharmacy:
- patient identification (health services card number)
- pharmacy identification (name, number)
- name and cost of the drug(s) required immediately
- reason for the request, including evidence that other sources of credit or assistance have been explored and are not available.
Toll-Free: 1-800-667-7581
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Email
dp.sys.support@health.gov.sk.ca
Coverage Area
Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
English
Acute and Emergency Services Branch / Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch / Community Care Branch / SAIL
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- Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch: Children’s Drug Plan
- Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch: Emergency Assistance for Prescription Drugs
- Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch: Family Health Benefits
- Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch: High Drug Cost Assistance
- Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch: Palliative Care Drug Coverage
- Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch: Pharmaceutical Information Program
- Drug Plan and Extended Benefits Branch: Seniors’ Drug Plan
- Health Care Concerns and Complaints
- SAIL
- Therapy Services
Location Info
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - designated parking spaces; Wheelchair access - lowered elevator buttons; Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors; Wheelchair access - ramps; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one)
Toll-Free: 1-800-667-7581
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