Parental Leave Fund
To access information regarding your Parental Leave Fund log into MySMA Member Portal under Benefits & Programs. The MySMA Member Portal contains your member information and member-only news and resources.
What is it?
The Parental Leave Fund provides up to 20 weeks of benefits to a physician who is taking a parental or adopted child care leave from clinical practice. Eligible physicians receive 50% of their average weekly income earned over the previous six months, to a maximum of $1300 per week. This amount may be less if physicians are receiving benefits or income from other sources.
Who is eligible?
Licensed physicians living and working in a self-employed practice in Saskatchewan for 26 weeks prior to the date of birth/adoption/surrogacy.
Physicians who qualify for this program are eligible to receive up to 20 weeks of benefits.
Questions?
Please contact SMA Membership & Benefits Team at benefits@sma.sk.ca
