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Saskatchewan PTAP: Pediatric Out-of-Province Travel

A Saskatchewan-licensed specialist completes this two-page application to establish that a child 16 or younger needs medical treatment outside the province that is not provided in Saskatchewan. The Pediatric Out-of-Province Travel Assistance Program then considers eligible travel, meal and accommodation expenses. Applications go forward only when the Provincial Department Head of Pediatrics recommends them, and approval is not guaranteed.

Who completes it

The referring specialist, who must be licensed in Saskatchewan, completes Sections A to F (patient, specialist, out-of-province hospital and physician, treatment, availability and declaration) and signs. The Provincial Head of Pediatrics, a ministry medical consultant and the Director of Insured Services complete the internal-use page.

Submitting and payment

How to submit it
Email the completed form to the Saskatchewan Health Authority pediatric travel assistance address printed on it; once the Provincial Head of Pediatrics signs, the form goes to the Ministry of Health's travel assistance program.

Good to know

  • If the required service is available in Saskatchewan, providers may still refer out of province, but the patient will not be eligible for PTAP.
  • The ministry is not obligated to reimburse travel for out-of-province care that was not approved through this application process.
  • Section E asks whether the treatment is an accepted standard of care, whether it is available in Saskatchewan, and how many nights of accommodation are needed.
  • Section D records the diagnosis, the recommended treatment or procedure, and the admission, estimated discharge and out-of-province treatment dates; the current version is dated July 2025.

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Pediatric Out-of-Province Travel Assistance Program (PTAP) Specialist Application

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Frequently asked questions

Who can complete the PTAP specialist application?

A referring specialist licensed in Saskatchewan. The specialist's office should verify that the patient's health number, address and phone numbers are current, give a phone number for questions, and sign the Section F declaration that the information is true and correct.

Which children qualify for PTAP?

Children 16 years of age and younger who hold a valid Saskatchewan health card and need medically required treatment that is not provided in Saskatchewan. The Provincial Department Head of Pediatrics must recommend the application before it reaches the Ministry of Health, and submission does not guarantee approval.