Saskatchewan Medical Services Plan

Description:

To manage the Medical Services Plan of Saskatchewan Health for the purpose of meeting the health needs of provincial residents and to support health region boards in the provision of comprehensive health services.

Region of Administration:

Provincial

Government / Department:

Saskatchewan Health

Eligibility:

Insured surgical dental services are those that are medically necessary and must be carried out in a hospital.

Coverage:

Services include: oral surgery required in hospital as a result of trauma; treatment for infants with cleft palate; hospital-based dental care to support medical/surgical care (e.g., extractions when medically necessary); and surgical treatment for temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

Providers:

Dentists

Therapeutic Responsibility:

Dentists

Compensation:

Fee-for-service

How it Works:

Services must be provided in hospitals and be medically necessary.