Breathing is what unites and inspires us to fund essential support programs, services and medical equipment to improve lung health for patients, caregivers, and Saskatchewan residents who have had radon mitigation.
Caring Breaths is designed to be complementary to other established financial assistance programs in the province of Saskatchewan. Before submitting your financial reimbursement request to Caring Breaths, ensure that your expenses can’t be covered by other funding programs or insurance providers. Caring Breaths is a reimbursement program, requiring all applications to include a copy of the expense receipts for which they are requesting reimbursement. All requests are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
WHO CAN REQUEST FUNDING FROM THE CARING BREATHS PROGRAM?
Individuals with lung disease, or their primary caregiver(s).
If you or your loved one live with a lung disease, some of your expenses may be covered by the Caring Breaths program. Please review the criteria below to see if you are eligible.
Please note:
Individuals must be Saskatchewan residents.
Expenses must be incurred within the past 12 months.
A maximum of $1000.00 can be provided to an individual per calendar year.
Individuals who have worked with a certified radon mitigation professional to lower the radon levels in their primary residence.
To be considered for radon mitigation reimbursement, individuals must have first had their home tested for radon with a long-term radon test that has been approved by Health Canada. Mitigation work must be completed by a certified Canadian-National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP) radon reduction expert. Post mitigation radon levels must be below Health Canada’s recommended guideline of 200 Bq/m3.
Individuals must be Saskatchewan residents.
Expenses must be incurred within the past 12 months.
A maximum of $1000.00 can be provided to an individual per calendar year.
WHAT EXPENSES DOES THE CARING BREATHS PROGRAM COVER?
Pre-lung transplant, lung transplant recipients, and their primary caregivers:+ Expand- Shrink
Cost of mortgage/rent of primary home residence in Saskatchewan while in Edmonton for care (including both pre-transplant physiotherapy program and/or post-transplant) if the individual has no other insurance. (up to two months)
Cost of a private company to maintain care for Saskatchewan primary home residence while in Edmonton for a lung transplant. The home residence must be unoccupied or have no other individuals living in the residence to assist with home maintenance. (up to $350)
Cost of primary home residence utility bills in Saskatchewan while in Edmonton for lung transplant care. (up to two months)
Medical Equipment. (Examples include blood pressure monitor with adapter, digital thermometer, digital weigh scale)
Additional travel/accommodation costs for medical care and appointments in Saskatchewan and/or Edmonton *Eligible potential expenses include travel and accommodations for medical appointment within a 50 km distance. (Travel and accommodations greater than 50 km apply to the Telemiracle Kinsmen Foundation)
Cost for dependent care such as child, family, pet etc. (up to two months)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation home based equipment
Costs associated with end of life and end of life care (up to $1,000)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation enrollment fees
People living with lung disease and their primary caregivers:+ Expand- Shrink
Travel and accommodations for medical care/appointments not previously covered *Eligible potential expenses include travel and accommodations for medical appointment within a 50 km distance. (Travel and accommodations greater than 50 km apply to the Telemiracle Kinsmen Foundation)
Cost of a private company to maintain care for Saskatchewan primary home residence if individuals are unable to do so due to their lung disease (up to $350)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation home based equipment
Prescribed medical equipment not previously covered
Costs associated with end of life and end of life care (up to $1,000)
Prescribed medical equipment rental costs. Please note: Funding should first be requested from SAIL or SaskAbilities
Radon Reduction Radon mitigation completed by a Canadian-National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP) radon reduction expert to lower radon levels below Health Canada’s recommended guideline of 200 Bq/m3 in the individuals primary residents (up to $1000) (To be considered for radon mitigation reimbursement, individuals must have first had their home tested for radon with a long-term radon test that has been approved by Health Canada. Mitigation work must be completed by a certified Canadian-National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP) radon reduction expert. Post mitigation radon levels must be below Health Canada’s recommended guideline of 200 Bq/m3).
Government Tax Credit: Saskatchewan Residents are eligible for the Provincial Government’s Home Renovations Tax Credit. This allows home owners to claim a 10.5 per cent tax credit on up to $20,000 of eligible home renovation expenses. The eligible expenses include the cost of labour, professional services, and the building materials required for radon reduction measures. It is important to find certified contractors through the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (CNRPP) as they are trained and recommended by Health Canada. Find out more https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/taxes-and-investments/tax-credits/home-renovation-tax-credit
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED WITH YOUR REQUEST:
Contact information
Expense receipts support documentation:
Medical:People with lung disease and primary care givers applying will require a letter of support from a health care provider. Some examples of health care providers that can provide a letter of support includes but is not limited to; Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Social workers, Physiotherapists, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Therapists, Certified Respiratory Educators, Respiratory Therapists, Pharmacists etc.
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Radon Mitigation: People requesting funding for radon mitigation will require a copy of their home’s long term radon test results prior to mitigation
