Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Program

Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Program Notice

Lung Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that our Caring Breaths Programs will be returning soon in 2026. Support will be available for Saskatchewan residents:

  • On a lung transplant journey including their primary caregivers,
  • On a lung cancer journey including their primary caregivers,
  • In need of radon mitigation who demonstrate financial need.

Reimbursement support for those on a lung cancer journey and radon mitigation will be to honour our late lung ambassador Luana Hiebert, the Luana’s Legacy Fund.  Application will be open soon. Check back for more details.

Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Program

The Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Programs are designed to support those in need of financial assistance on their lung health journey. 

The programs can support Saskatchewan residents who are: 

  • On a lung transplant journey (including primary caregivers) 
  • On a lung cancer journey (including primary caregivers)
  • In need of radon mitigation for their primary residence and can show financial need

Important Things to Know Before You Apply 

  • Caring Breaths is a financial assistance program, not a guaranteed refund or rebate program
  • We do not reimburse prescription or over-the-counter medications 
  • Receipts are required as part of the application
    • Quotes and estimates are not accepted
  • Each request is reviewed case-by-case
  • Priority is given to people with the greatest medical and financial need
  • Reimbursements depend on available funding and program demand
  • Caring Breaths is meant to complement other Saskatchewan supports
    • Please confirm your expenses cannot be covered by insurance or other assistance programs before applying 

 

 

Programs

Lung Transplant Financial Assistance

Lung Transplant Financial Assistance

Lung Cancer and Radon Mitigation Financial Assistance

Lung Cancer and Radon Mitigation Financial Assistance