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The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provides eligible First Nations and Inuit clients with coverage for a range of health benefits that are not covered through other:
- social programs
- private insurance plans
- provincial or territorial health insurance
Eligible Applicants
To be eligible, a client must be a resident of Canada, and one of the following:
- a First Nations person who is registered under the Indian Act (commonly referred to as a “Status Indian”)
- an Inuk recognized by an Inuit land claim organization as outlined in Inuit client eligibility for the NIHB program
- a child less than 2 years old whose parent is an NIHB-eligible client
To make sure that your child continues to be eligible for the program, you should apply as soon as possible for your child’s: Indian status or recognition from your Inuit land claim organization.
Eligible Expenses
The program provides coverage for the following medically necessary goods and services:
- vision care
- dental care
- mental health counselling
- medical supplies and equipment
- prescription and over-the-counter medications
- medical transportation to access medically required health services not available:
- on reserve
- in the community of residence
Deadline Date
Ongoing.Contact
Contact Name: NIHB regional office
Phone Number: 1-800-232-7301
E-mail Address: abnihbqa-qrssna@sac-isc.gc.ca
Website: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1576790320164/1576790364553