Drug coverage
Exception Drug Status
Saskatchewan's process for covering drugs that are not on the standard formulary, similar to Special Authority elsewhere.
Province or territory note
Saskatchewan-specific term; other provinces use different names.
The exact definition and rules can differ by program. Check the official rules for the benefit you are applying for.
Related terms
Drug coverage
Formulary
The official list of prescription drugs a public or private plan will consider covering, often with conditions on each drug.
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Special Authority
Extra approval a prescriber must obtain before a public drug plan will pay for certain medications not routinely covered.
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Assistance-linked drug coverage
Prescription coverage provided automatically when you receive social assistance or some disability programs.
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Copayment
Your fixed share of a prescription cost at the pharmacy after the plan pays its portion.
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Cost sharing (drug plans)
The combination of deductibles, copayments, and premiums you pay while the plan pays the rest.
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