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RCMP regular members will soon have a more convenient way to receive basic health care services in Saskatchewan. Effective April 1, the province will begin to provide basic health coverage to RCMP regular members. Currently, the federal government provides this coverage. The change follows federal government amendments to the Canada Health Act last year. After the change, RCMP regular members will no longer need to fill out paper forms when obtaining physician or hospital services. They will receive the same basic health coverage and experience the same health services as all Saskatchewan residents. 'This change will eliminate paperwork for RCMP regular members when obtaining physician or hospital services in Saskatchewan,' Health Minister Dustin Duncan said. 'It will also result in more streamlined and simplified administration and billing processes.' The change will mean less financial reporting and fewer payment processes required between the Government of Saskatchewan and the federal government. About 1,500 RCMP regular members will benefit from this change. Family members of these RCMP officers will continue to be covered by the province. _ Government of Saskatchewan
