The provincial government has made amendments to regulations which will allow health coverage for those forced to flee Ukraine as a result of the war. Health Minister Paul Merriman explains that the amendment is in effect now and is backdated to have begun January 1st. It allows families arriving under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel program to receive a Saskatchewan Health card for the duration of their immigration.

Merriman says, “We have all been deeply moved by the brutality of this war and the devastation Ukrainians have faced being uprooted from their homes. We want everyone coming to our province to find a safe, compassionate and supportive place.

eHealth Saskatchewan has created a dedicated intake program for Ukrainians to assist with receiving their health services card.

Details for health card application are available by clicking here.

With an active health card, there are a number of additional health benefits that may be available to individuals and families. Details are provided here.