Released yesterday, the Government of Saskatchewan’s 2018-19 budget earmarked a record $5.36B for provincial health initiatives, including $600,000 to provide HIV medications at no cost for eligible Saskatchewan Health beneficiaries. This announcement eliminates cost-sharing deductibles/co-payments that were previously included as part of the province’s coverage of HIV medications. This new coverage becomes effective today, April 11, 2018.

For more information, please see the budget announcement here or visit the Saskatchewan Drug Plan website.