Virtual healthcare and mental health support for members
Offered in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Canada and Homewood Health, virtual healthcare and mental health support are included as a part of Saskatchewan Blue Cross personal and group health insurance plans¹.
Support anytime, anywhere
Through the Individual Assistance Program (IAP), Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and Virtual Care, members across Saskatchewan, including those in rural or under-served communities, can access medical expertise, expert mental health support and life coaching without travelling or waiting for extended periods.
Individual Assistance Program (IAP) and Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
This coverage provides access to a variety of mental health and wellness supports for any challenge you may be facing. Homewood Health’s IAP and EFAP provides confidential, professional services for a broad range of personal and family challenges by telephone, in person and online.
Counselling and coaching sessions are provided on a short-term, solution-focused model. When you seek out support from Homewood Health, they’ll open a confidential case on your behalf. Access counselling services, digital cognitive behavioural therapy, Life Smart Coaching services and online resources.

Virtual Care
Coverage provides access to virtual care services through Cleveland Clinic Express Care Online (ECO). ECO connects you with a Cleveland Clinic Canada nurse practitioner to receive a diagnosis and/or prescription for non-emergency medical conditions. Confidential access is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week across Canada, except Quebec². Members can seek virtual care support as often as needed.
ECO provides access to services including, but not limited to:
- Requisitions for labs and/or imaging
- Prescriptions for drugs, sent to your pharmacy of choice
- Referrals to a specialist
- Access to services while travelling anywhere in Canada

Introducing TytoCare®
Virtual Care, Redefined
Saskatchewan Blue Cross is proud to be the first benefits provider in Canada to offer virtual care that goes beyond traditional telehealth.
In collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Canada, eligible clients and members can now purchase Health Canada–approved TytoCare® remote diagnostic kits. These innovative tools enable advanced, guided virtual medical exams — all from the comfort of your home or workplace.
Seamlessly integrated with Express Care Online, powered by Cleveland Clinic Canada, TytoCare® brings a new level of accessible, connected care to communities across Saskatchewan.
As a Saskatchewan Blue Cross member, you receive preferred pricing on TytoCare® devices.
TytoHome™
TytoHome™ is a portable, easy-to-use medical exam kit that brings the clinic to you. Designed for home or travel, it empowers families, rural members, and anyone seeking next-level virtual care to connect directly with trusted professionals — anytime, anywhere.
With TytoHome™, you can:
- Take temperature, record heart and lung sounds, and capture images of ears, throat, and skin
- Connect directly with Cleveland Clinic Canada’s Express Care Online platform, enabling a high-quality remote physical exam.
Purchase TytoHome™ & Subscription
As a Saskatchewan Blue Cross member, you receive preferred pricing on TytoCare™ devices. Simply use your member code at checkout to access your exclusive 10% discount. Member code: SBC10
*Note: TytoHome subscriptions are managed by Cleveland Clinic Canada and require an Express Care Online virtual care subscription. Subscriptions have a two-year commitment and auto-renew annually. TytoHome is not available in Quebec.

TytoClinic™ On-site care at the workplace
TytoClinic™ makes it easy to bring clinical-grade virtual care directly to the workplace. By transforming any designated room into a remote medical clinic, employees gain convenient access to care without leaving the job site.
With guided remote exams led by Cleveland Clinic Canada nurse practitioners and clinical-grade tools to assess the heart, lungs, throat, skin, temperature, and more, TytoClinic™ delivers reliable, connected care where it’s needed most.
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TytoClinic available to employers and plan administrators only.
*To purchase TytoClinic™ please contact Cleveland Clinic Canada or call 437.833.5248

TytoCare®FAQs
How do TytoHome™ and TytoClinic™ integrate with Express Care Online?
Tyto devices enhance your virtual care experience by allowing thorough remote physical exams during your video visits. If you have a Tyto device, it must be paired with your Express Care Online account before starting your virtual visit. Once connected, your nurse practitioner will let you know which diagnostic tools to use and guide you through the exam.
What can the TytoHome and TytoClinic diagnostic tools check?
The TytoHome exam kit includes tools for examining the heart, lungs, throat, skin, ears, and
body temperature. TytoHome can be used for diagnosing common medical conditions such as
the flu, common cold, ear infections, bronchitis, and sore throats. It can also be used to take
high-resolution photos of the ear, throat and skin. The TytoCare solution resolves 59% more
conditions than audio/visual telehealth offerings and 98% of visits without necessitating an in-person appointment
Do Saskatchewan Blue Cross clients and plan members have access to preferred pricing?
Yes! All eligible clients and plan members receive a 10% preferred pricing discount for both the TytoClinic™ and TytoHome™ devices.
TytoClinic™
For corporate inquiries on the TytoHome™ and TytoClinic™, please contact Cleveland Clinic Canada at corporatehealthcanada@ccf.org.
TytoHome™
To purchase individual *TytoHome™ kits, go to, TytoHome™ – Cleveland Clinic Canada. Use code SBC10 at checkout.
Please note that pricing is subject to change and includes applicable taxes and shipping fees.
*Note: TytoHome subscriptions are managed by Cleveland Clinic Canada and require an Express Care Online virtual care subscription. Subscriptions have a two-year commitment and auto-renew annually. TytoHome is not available in Quebec.
Can plan members use their HSA or PWA to cover the cost of TytoHome™?
Yes. TytoHome is a Health Canada-approved medical device and is eligible for reimbursement
through a Saskatchewan Blue Cross Health Spending Account (HSA) and/or Personal Wellness Account (PWA).
IAP or EFAP and Virtual Care FAQs
How to access your IAP or EFAP and Virtual Care benefits
For Personal Health Plan Members:
To access your new Individual Assistance Program and Virtual Care:
- Start by logging in to your Member Portal.
- Navigate to My Coverage, then select IAP.
- Here you will see a description of your Individual Assistance Program and instructions on how to access your benefits.
- At the bottom of the summary, you will find your Access Code/Service Key. Use this to register your account. You will use the same access code to register for both IAP and Virtual Care.
- Visit www.homeweb.ca to get started and register for your account.
For Group Plan Members with EFAP included in their plan: Ask your plan administrator for your organization’s access code.
Have questions?
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¹Group health insurance plans activated after March 4, 2025, or those with existing EFAP and Virtual Care as a part of their Extended Health Benefits plans.
²Services in Quebec are available from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., seven days a week, excluding statutory holidays.