First Nations and Inuit Health: Non-Insured Health Benefits: Vision Care Benefits
Provided by: Government of Canada - Health Canada
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Service Description
Provides medically-necessary coverage of vision care for eligible First Nations and Inuit people in Canada.
Coverage is provided for eye examinations and corrective eyewear, including:
- Eye examinations when they are not insured by the province or territory
- Corrective eyewear (glasses and contact lenses) when prescribed by a vision care professional
- Eyeglass repairs.
Vision care benefits are covered in accordance with program policies, set out in the NIHB Guide to Vision Care Benefits. Benefits must be provided by an NIHB-recognized provider.
Eligibility
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
You can access your vision care benefits from an NIHB-recognized eye health professional, such as an optician or optometrist.
Vision care providers enrolled with the program generally send claims to bill the program directly. You will need to show client identification in order for providers to bill the program directly.
Fees
No cost.
Toll-Free: 1-866-885-3933
Saskatchewan Non-Insured Health Benefits
Service Website
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1574179499096/1574179544527
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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
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Toll-Free: 1-866-225-0709
Business Line: 613-957-2991
Website
www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html
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