Information Booklet
© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, 2003
Cat. No. H35-4/23-1-2003E
ISBN 0-662-34173-2
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The NIHB Program
Who is an Eligible Recipient
Objectives of the NIHB Program
Benefits Provided
Drugs
Medical Transportation
Dental
Medical Supplies and Equipment
Vision
Crisis Intervention Counselling
Other Information You Should Know
Payment of NIHB Outside Canada
Benefit Criteria
Exceptions
Exclusions
Recommended Replacement Guidelines
Coordination of Benefits
Client Reimbursement
Appeal Process
Privacy and Your Consent
Contact Information
Purpose
The purpose of this booklet is to provide important information about the
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program of Health Canada's First Nations
and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB).
The NIHB Program is a national, needs-based health benefit program. The program
covers some of the costs of dental or medically required benefits, items and
services for eligible First Nations and Inuit.
This booklet explains:
- how to access services
- who to contact when you need information
- what is expected of eligible recipients
Our mission is to help the people of Canada maintain and
improve their health.
Health Canada
Publication authorized by the Minister of Health Canada
This publication can be made available in alternative formats
upon request.
For additional copies, please contact:
NIHB Consent Information Centre
Tel: 1-888-751-5011
This publication is also available on Internet at the following
address: www.healthcanada.ca/nihb-consent
Ce document est aussi offert en français sous le titre : Programme
des services de santé non assurés -- Livret d'information
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