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‘I’m absolutely terrified’: Advocates say changes to Sask. disability benefits concerningDisability advocates in Saskatchewan say they have been left in the dark after the government introduced changes to Saskatchewan's disability income program, known as SAID.CanadaFeb 6
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Disability benefit recipients urge Saskatchewan to increase rates"Ramen noodles and the food bank": recipients of SAID, advocates and the Saskatchewan NDP say the program's rates leave many recipients struggling to make ends meet.CanadaFeb 17, 2023
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Saskatchewan NDP calls for improvements to disability program funding“The program has not seen an increase to its basic amounts in over seven years,” said MLA Meara Conway.CanadaMay 16, 2022
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Disability advocacy group seeks benefit boost from Saskatchewan’s next governmentAdvocates call for an increase of $100 per month per year, over the next five years.PoliticsOct 2, 2020
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Sask. family fights deduction of emergency benefits from daughter’s disability incomeThe Rosnes family officially appealed Saskatchewan’s stance, arguing that she should be allowed to keep her CESB money while receiving SAID. They’re awaiting a decision.CanadaSep 3, 2020
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Saskatoon SAID recipient questions December cheque delayA cancer patient says she had to make difficult financial decisions after Christmas because she hadn't received her provincial disability assistance cheque in the mail.CanadaJan 10, 2020
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SAID program recipients to see more money, tax exempt income"So we wanted to be able to give them the opportunity when it works for them throughout the year," Paul Merriman said.PoliticsMar 22, 2019
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Provincial government announces changes to funeral coverage for people on income assistanceAfter working with the Saskatchewan Board of Funeral Homes, the Ministry of Social Services is now implementing changes to its funeral coverage policy.CanadaJun 26, 2017
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Advocacy groups calling for an anti-poverty act to address poverty in Sask.Advocacy groups said the province needs to enact an anti-poverty act that would enhance social programs, support a living wage and reduce food insecurity.CanadaOct 17, 2016
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‘Basically, I’ve had to uproot everything’: Sask. advocates speak against disability cutsDisability advocates are calling on the province to cancel a cut to the benefits available to help cover living expenses.PoliticsSep 29, 2016
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