First Nations and Inuit Health: Non-Insured Health Benefits: Medical Supplies and Equipment Benefits
Provided by: Government of Canada - Health Canada
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Service Description
Provides medically-necessary coverage of medical supplies and equipment for eligible First Nations and Inuit people in Canada.
Program covers items that are included on the NIHB medical supplies and equipment benefit list. These items must be:
- prescribed by a health professional, such as a physician
- provided by a supplier who is eligible to deliver the specific medical supplies or equipment.
Medical supplies and equipment benefits include:
- pressure garments
- medical supplies, such as:
- dressings
- bandages
- medical equipment, such as:
- walkers
- wheelchairsorthotics and custom footwear
- prosthetics like an artificial leg
- oxygen supplies and equipment
- respiratory supplies and equipment
- audiology benefits, such as hearing aids and their repair.
Eligibility
The program provides eligible clients with coverage for benefits not otherwise available under federal, provincial, territorial or private health insurance.
An eligible client must be a resident of Canada and any of the following:
-a First Nations person who is registered under the Indian Act (commonly referred to as a status Indian);
-an Inuk recognized by an Inuit land claim organization; or
-a child less than 18 months old whose parent is a registered First Nations person or a recognized Inuk.
Application Process
Most items must be approved in advance by the NIHB regional office before they are distributed by an NIHB provider. You will need to show client identification in order for providers to bill the program directly.
Medical supplies and equipment benefits are covered in accordance with program policies. Benefit coverage details are provided in the Guide for Medical Supplies and Equipment Benefits.
Exceptions are items which are not listed in the NIHB medical supplies and equipment benefit list. These may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Fees
No cost.
Toll-Free: 1-866-885-3933
Saskatchewan Non-Insured Health Benefits
Service Website
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1579620079031/1579620259238
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Coverage Area
Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
French, English
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Mailing Address
Address Locator 0900C2
Ottawa ON K1A 0K9
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- First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
- Health Information and Resources
- Recalls, Advisories and Safety Alerts
Location Info
Fax: 613-941-5366
TTY: 1-800-465-7735
Service Canada
Toll-Free: 1-866-225-0709
Business Line: 613-957-2991
Website
www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html
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