Sask. Party says Fred is not sick enough for care, doctor has given him weeks to live
REGINA – After promising that the Ministry of Health would help a desperate Weyburn couple, the Sask. Party government has quietly withdrawn its support.
Fred Sandeski, who is facing terminal illness, was initially assured that he could remain in a special care home free of charge for a few more weeks.
However, after media attention subsided, Sask. Party officials told the Sandeskis that he no longer qualified for end-of-life care because they did not believe he was "sick enough."
Fred’s doctors have warned that he is unlikely to live beyond January.
“The Sask. Party has turned their backs on a dying man. This is who the Sask. Party is. When the cameras are rolling, they’ll act shocked and promise to fix the problem. But as soon as the cameras turn off or the stories get printed, they betray their word,” said Keith Jorgenson, Saskatchewan NDP Seniors Shadow Minister.
“Remember, this is a man who was told to consider medical assistance in dying a couple months back because he couldn’t afford supported long-term care. Now the Sask. Party is telling him he isn’t sick enough to get the help they promised.
“Saskatchewan seniors like Fred built this province. They shouldn’t spend their final weeks fearing their spouse could be left homeless because medical bills that should be covered aren’t.”
Minister Cockrill has still not reached out and spoken to Fred.
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