What is the palliative care benefit program?

Overview

After receiving a severe diagnosis. It is common for the cost of care to overwhelm patients and their families. In this section, you will find provincial and federal resources to aid in paying for any palliative needs.

Provincial Supports

Saskatchewan has coverage plans for both drugs and individualized home care. To inquire about eligibility or to apply, please visit:

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/accessing-health-care-services/palliative-care-programs

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/accessing-health-care-services/care-at-home-and-outside-the-hospital/individualized-funding-for-home-care 

Federal Supports

Canada itself offers benefits for patients and caregivers.  To inquire about eligibility or to apply, please visit:

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/caregiving.html

Fund HomeCare Canada

This government gives funds to palliative cancer patients and their caregivers based on greatest need. To inquire about eligibility or to apply, please visit:

https://fundhomecare.ca/apply/