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NIHB covers eligible health-related expenses for First Nations people by using their valid Indian Status Card.

About the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program

About the Program
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: Benefit Claims
You will need to show client identification in order for providers to bill the program directly.
We encourage providers to enrol 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
Where a client does pay, the program accepts claims using the client reimbursement process.
Vision care and mental health providers can contact the NIHB regional office if they need more information. Medical transportation is also managed by the regional office.
A First Nations or Inuit community, self-government, or health authority may be responsible for providing some or all NIHB benefits.
For more information
Online links for more health benefit information below:

Dental Predetermination Centre (dental services)

Non-Insured Health Benefits
Address locator:  1902D
Ottawa, ON  K1A 0K9
Toll-free:  1-855-618-6291
​Fax:  1-855-618-6290

Dental Predetermination Centre (orthodontic services)

Non-Insured Health Benefits
Address locator:  1902C
Ottawa, ON  K1A 0K9
Toll-free:  1-866-227-0943
​Fax:  1-866-227-0957
Citation
Indigenous Services Canada:  About the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program. 
Date modified: 2023-02-13. 
Retrieved from: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1572537161086/1572537234517