First Nations and Inuit Health: Non-Insured Health Benefits: Drugs and Pharmacy Benefits
Provided by: Government of Canada - Health Canada
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Service Description
Provides medically-necessary coverage of prescription and over-the-counter medications for eligible First Nations and Inuit people in Canada.
Covers prescription and over-the-counter medications that are:
- Included on the NIHB drug benefit list, including benefits that are: open, which do not require prior approval; or limited use, which may be eligible for coverage if the criteria for coverage are met
- Prescribed by an NIHB recognized health professional, such as a physician.
Exception drugs are not listed in the drug benefit list but may be approved in special circumstances.
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
Access the drugs and pharmacy benefits from a licensed pharmacy.
Providers who are enrolled in the program generally send in claims to bill the program directly. This means you do not have to pay a deductible or co-payment. You will need to show client identification in order for providers to bill the program directly.
Fees
No cost.
Toll-Free: 1-800-580-0950
NIHB Drug Exception Centre
Service Website
www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1574784515492/1574784549876
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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 Health: Non-Insured Health Benefits: Medical Supplies and Equipment Benefits
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- First Nations and Inuit Health: Non-Insured Health Benefits: Mental Health Counselling Benefits
- First Nations and Inuit Health: Non-Insured Health Benefits: Vision Care Benefits
- First Nations and Inuit Health: Substance Use and Treatment of Addictions
- 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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