Indigenous supports
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB)
Federal health benefits, including prescription drugs, for eligible First Nations and Inuit people when not covered elsewhere.
NIHB may cover drugs not on provincial formularies, but has its own formulary and prior approval rules.
Where you may see this
ISC NIHB portal, pharmacy billing, and band health centres.
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Indigenous supports
Indigenous benefits navigation
Help finding federal, provincial, and community programs for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people, which may follow different rules than mainstream programs.
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Federal department delivering health and social programs for First Nations and Inuit, including NIHB.
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Jordan's Principle
A policy to ensure First Nations children can access products, services, and supports they need without jurisdictional disputes causing delays.
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