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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

What the program covers

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

Benefit claims

You will need to show client identification in order for providers to bill the program directly.

We encourage providers to enroll with the program in order to submit claims directly so clients avoid covering upfront costs.

Some health service providers bill the program directly through Express Scripts Canada. This website provides information on the claims administration and payment processes for providers of:

• dental
• pharmacy
• medical supplies and equipment