This article summarizes the Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) payment dates for 2024 eligibility requirements and how to apply for disability benefits.
The SAID program provides monthly income support for residents of Saskatchewan who are living with “significant and enduring disabilities.”
This social assistance welfare program helps eligible recipients meet their basic needs and is similar to income assistance programs like the BC PWD benefit and ODSP in British Columbia and Ontario, respectively.
SAID Payment Dates for 2024
SAID payment dates in 2024 occur on the dates below.
If you are registered for direct deposits, your SAID benefit payment hits your bank account on the specified dates.
If you collect cheques, SAID cheque payment dates are also noted, and when you receive the cheque depends on how fast or slow postal mail takes to reach you.
Typically, you should receive payment before the benefit month starts.
| SAID payment month | SAID cheques are mailed | SAID direct deposit dates |
| January | December 22 | December 28 |
| February | January 25 | January 30 |
| March | February 22 | February 27 |
| April | March 27 | March 30 |
| May | April 24 | April 27 |
| June | May 25 | May 30 |
| July | June 26 | June 29 |
| August | July 25 | July 28 |
| September | August 25 | August 30 |
| October | September 25 | September 28 |
| November | October 26 | October 30 |
| December | November 27 | November 29 |
Some recipients receive SAID payments on custom payment dates following arrangements with Social Services.
The two other Saskatchewan welfare benefits that were also paid on these dates (Saskatchewan Assistance Program – SAP and Transitional Employment Allowance – TEA) are now closed.
SAID Benefits and Amounts
SAID benefits are made up of three main components:
1. Living Income: This fixed monthly payment covers basic day-to-day expenses, including shelter, food, basic transportation, and more.
How much you receive varies with your location, number of children, and how many adults you have in your family.
SAID Rates (PDF download) for the Living Income Benefits are:
| Number of people | Tier A | Tier B | Tier C | Tier D |
| One adult | $1,064 | $1,009 | $968 | $931 |
| Two adults | $1,497 | $1,411 | $1,360 | $1,265 |
| Single parent (1-2 children) | $1,316 | $1,194 | $1,168 | $1,034 |
| Single parent (3-4 children) | $1,378 | $1,255 | $1,232 | $1,085 |
| Single parents (5+ children) | $1,454 | $1,329 | $1,295 | $1,162 |
| Two parents (1-2 children) | $1,621 | $1,499 | $1,473 | $1,339 |
| Two parents (3-4 children) | $1,683 | $1,560 | $1,537 | $1,390 |
| Two parents (5+ children) | $1,759 | $1,634 | $1,600 | $1,467 |
Each tier refers to the following locations:
There is a modified living benefit that caters to individuals in a room and board or room only accommodations as follows:
| One adult | $805 |
| Two adults | $1,310 |
| Extra per child | $85 |
Specific benefits are also available for transportation and utilities.
Fixed rates include:
- Telephone: $30
- Electricity: $84 to $136
- Energy/home heating: $93 to $125
- Water and sewer: $50 to $74
When the beneficiary or all members of a family unit are unable to do laundry, there is a laundry benefit ranging from $10 to $25.
Also, childcare benefits are provided to eligible recipients with half-day ($10) and full-day ($20) for subsidized childcare.
2. Disability Income: This benefit is provided to help cover the costs related to living with a disability. The current amount is $70 per month.
3. Exceptional Needs Income: A $25 per month benefit may be provided to beneficiaries who live in approved and licensed private-service homes.
Other Saskatchewan Disability Benefits
Northern living supplement: $50 per member of a family unit if they live in a northern community.
Personal Living Benefit: $265 per month if an adult beneficiary resides in a residential care facility, hotel room, treatment center, long-term residence, etc., where the Living Income benefit is not available.
Household Disability Support Benefit: $25 per month benefit to pay for the help offered to a beneficiary who is unable to complete household tasks.
Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) Overview
The Saskatchewan Assured Income for Disability (SAID) is an income support program for people with significant and enduring disabilities who require financial assistance to meet their basic needs.
SAID was established in 2008 by the provincial government, and it aims to provide income to cover expenses related to shelter, food, transportation, and more.
SAID Eligibility
To qualify for SAID benefits, you must meet specific age, residency, financial, and disability requirements.
Age: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Residency: Applicants must be residents of Saskatchewan
Financial Resources: You must lack the financial resources needed to meet your basic needs.
During the application process, your income and assets are assessed.
SAID recipients can still work and earn income.
Earned income is exempted up to a certain limit without reducing your SAID benefits per year:
- Single individual: $6,000
- Couples: $7,200
- Families: $8,500
The income exemption is prorated depending on when you qualify for SAID.
For example, if you start receiving SAID in July, you will get an earned income exemption of $6,000 until December (one-half of the $6,000 for single individuals).
How much money you have in your bank account is also considered when you apply.
An applicant can have up to $1,500, $1,500 for a second adult in the family, and $500 for each additional family member.
Exempt or partially-exempt income include:
- GST credit
- Canada Child Benefit
- Tax refund
- Inheritances up to $100,000
- Scholarships
- Gifts of $200 or less per year
- Payment from the Disability Housing Supplement
Disability: A SAID applicant must have a disability that is both significant and of a permanent nature. It should significantly affect daily living activities and result in the person needing a form of assistive device, accommodation, service animal, or the assistance of another person.
You will need to complete a Disability Impact Assessment by a medical professional as part of the application process.
How To Apply for SAID
You can apply for SAID by calling their phone number at 1-888-567-7243. Alternatively, visit a Ministry of Social Services office in your area.
If you are already a recipient of the Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) benefit, you can apply for SAID by contacting your welfare worker.
SAID will send you a letter with their decision on your application.
If it is denied, you have 15 days to submit an appeal.
SAID Increase for 2024
The benefit for the Ministry of Social Services increased by $54.5 million for 2021-2022, an increase of 4.2% from 2020 to 2021.
The SAID program is expected to see an increased budget of $19 million, plus $9.1 million, to meet the needs of those with intellectual disabilities.
Other programs like SIS and Saskatchewan Housing Benefit also save an increased budget.
Increases to the monthly SAID benefit have not yet been announced for 2022.
Saskatchewan Social Assistance Programs
There are several other social assistance programs in Saskatchewan, including:
Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS): This program provides a monthly benefit to help families meet their basic costs of living if they earn a low income or are unemployed.
Saskatchewan Employment Supplement (SES): This is a monthly income support benefit for lower-income families.
Seniors Living in Personal Care Homes: This monthly financial assistance is offered to eligible seniors living in licensed personal care homes.
Child Care Subsidy: This is a monthly subsidy to help eligible families pay for the cost of licensed childcare.
Provincial Training Allowance (PTA): Low-income adults who are enrolled in a job skills training program or full-time Adult Basic Education may qualify for the PTA.
Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) Payment Dates
The payment dates for Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) fall on these dates in 2024:
| SIS payment month | SIS cheques are mailed | SIS direct deposit dates |
| January | December 22 | December 28 |
| February | January 25 | January 30 |
| March | February 22 | February 27 |
| April | March 27 | March 30 |
| May | April 24 | April 27 |
| June | May 25 | May 30 |
| July | June 26 | June 29 |
| August | July 25 | July 28 |
| September | August 25 | August 30 |
| October | September 25 | September 28 |
| November | October 26 | October 30 |
| December | November 27 | November 29 |
You will note that SIS payments are on the same dates as SAID.
SAID Payment FAQs
How much does SAID pay in Saskatchewan?
A single adult may get up to $1,064 for the SAID living income benefit, plus $70 for disability income, and additional benefits for utilities, laundry, and childcare.
What is low income in Saskatchewan?
The low income tax credit for residents of Saskatchewan is unreduced if you have an adjusted family net income of $33,755 or less. If your family’s net income is between $33,755 and $70,045, you get a partial tax credit.
Is the SAID benefit taxable?
SAID benefit payments do not count toward your taxable income for the year.
The basic benefit for Saskatchewan’s income support program ranges between $285 and $350. For each child, the basic benefit is $56. In addition, you may qualify for up to $1,150 in shelter benefits. Other benefits available through the social assistance program include health and safety benefit, stabilization benefit, short-term emergency assistance, prescribed diet benefit, travel benefit, alternative heating benefit, and several others.
Related:
Will my benefits change when I move to Rocanville Saskatchewan from Regina Saskatchewan
Yes. You will.move from Tier A to Tier D. If you pull up the rate card online it will show you depending where you live what you will get.
I’m glad to see that the SAID payment dates and benefits have been updated. This will help to ensure that everyone is paid on time and in the correct amount.
I am a single parent and I have one child and I only get $315 why is mine so low
@Michael: So many factors go into calculating SAID benefits. Your best option would be to give them a call at 1-888-567-7243 or visit a Social Services office near you.
I’m glad to see that the SAID payment dates and benefits have been updated. This will help to ensure that everyone is paid on time and in the correct amount.
NOT ENOUGH, 30 DOLLARS YET CHILD ALLOWANCE AND PENSIONS GOT INCREASED 200-300.00 TO MANY WHO DO NOT NEED AND ARE GETTING OTHER FUNDS AND PENSIONS, MANY DISABLED ARE TO ILL TO WORK OR THERE IS NO JOBS PROVIDED, SO INCREASE IT ACCORDING TO THE STANDARDS OF LIVING THIS IS NO JOKE WE DRIVE CARS AND NEED TO LIVE TOO.