Non-Insured Health Benefits Directorate
The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Directorate is responsible for managing the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program which provide, to registered Indians and recognized Inuit, a limited range of medically necessary health-related goods and services which supplement benefits provided through private insurance plans, provincial/territorial health and social programs. The non-insured health benefits include:
- Mental Crisis Counseling (short term mental health crisis intervention)
- Dental Benefits;
- Drug Benefits;
- Vision Care Benefits;
- Medical Supplies and Equipment Benefits;
- Medical Transportation; and
- Provincial health premiums (Alberta and British Columbia).
Offices and Divisions
The NIHB Directorate consists of:
For general information about non-insured health benefits for First Nations and Inuit, visit our Non-Insured Health Benefits section.
Specific information for health providers on non-insured health benefits is available in our First Nations and Inuit Health section .
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