eHealth Saskatchewan is warning residents to be on the lookout for scam text messages and phone calls claiming Saskatchewan health cards have expired or need to be replaced immediately.
According to the agency, scammers are contacting people by text message and phone, directing them to click links, update personal information, provide credit card details or pay a fee to maintain access to health care services. Officials stress these messages are fraudulent.
“There is no charge for a Saskatchewan health card,” eHealth said, adding that any request for payment related to obtaining or renewing a health card is a scam. Residents are urged not to click suspicious links or provide personal or financial information.
The warning comes as Saskatchewan enters its health card renewal season. Renewal stickers will begin arriving in mailboxes starting in mid-September and continue through the end of October.
Officials say most Saskatchewan health cards are set to expire at the end of December 2026. Health cards with a different expiry date will have that date printed directly on the card. Renewal stickers will be mailed automatically to eligible households, meaning residents do not need to take any action to receive them.
eHealth Saskatchewan emphasized that it will never contact residents by text message or phone call about renewing a health card. The agency also does not charge fees for health cards or for updating personal information.
Residents are encouraged to be cautious of messages or calls that:
- Use unofficial websites that may closely resemble eHealth Saskatchewan’s official website
- Come from unusual or international phone numbers
- Claim to be from a “Health Card Service Centre” or another organization that does not manage Saskatchewan health cards
- Create urgency by threatening a loss of health coverage unless immediate action is taken
- Request payment, banking details or personal information over the phone or through a link
Remain vigilant
eHealth Saskatchewan is encouraging residents to remain vigilant and ignore suspicious messages, especially as the province’s health card renewal campaign gets underway. Residents looking for accurate information are encouraged to visit the official eHealth Saskatchewan website.
