Canada. Health Canada

Site: Ontario Region

Service: First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Non-insured Health Benefits

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Record #: PET1237
Last Modified: 21 Apr 2022
Last Full Update: 21 Apr 2022

Description

Description (Service) NIHB is a national program that provides coverage to registered First Nations and recognized Inuit for a specified range of medically necessary items and services that are not otherwise covered by other programs/plans. 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 or in the community of residence

Service Details

Indigenous Specific Service? Yes
PET In or Out of Home Service In-Home Service
Hours Hours not specified
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility Coverage for First Nations and recognized Inuit
Application Visit website for information
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Ottawa (City of)
Address & Map Tupper Building
2720 Riverside Dr, Flr 4C
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9
Physical Access Not Applicable

Contact Information

Toll Free Phone General inquiries: 1-800-640-0642
Website www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/services/non-insured-health-benefits-first-nations-inuit.html
Mailing Address PO Box Mailstop 6604C 
Tupper Building 
2720 Riverside Dr, Flr 4C 
Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9

Categories

Categories Medical Expense Assistance ; Medical Financial Assistance
Category Group Community Health ; Financial Assistance