Indigenous Health

Government of Canada - Indigenous Services Canada

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Description
Service provides health services, nursing care, and community care programs to Inuit and First Nations communities.

Service offers:

  • information on Indigenous environmental and nutritional health
  • programs and services supporting mental health in Indigenous communities, including suicide prevention
  • community based programs to reduce and prevent problematic use of alcohol, drugs, solvents, and other substances
  • facts about diseases affecting First Nations communities
  • information on nursing positions in remote First Nations communities
  • online reports on First Nations and Inuit health
  • information on the Drug Benefit List, which specifies the drugs covered under the Non-Insured Health Benefits program (NIHB)

Information about the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program, which provides coverage for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients for the following medically necessary goods and services:

  • vision care
  • dental care
  • mental health counselling
  • medical supplies and equipment
  • prescription drugs and select over-the-counter products
  • medical transportation to access medically required health services not available on the reserve or in the community of residence
Eligibility
Yes, The Non-Insured Health Benefits program is targeted to residents of Canada who meet one of the following criteria:
  • a First Nations person registered under the Indian Act 
  • an Inuk recognized by an Inuit land claim organization
  • a child under 2 years of age whose parent is an eligible client for Non-Insured Health Benefits Program 
Service users with questions about eligibility for the program should contact the Alberta NHIB regional office.
Application Process
Service Access: See below, To access service:
  • call the Alberta NIHB Regional office toll-free for details

  • visit website for details about the Non-Insured Health Benefits program

  • visit website for the Drug Benefit List  
  • visit website for information and online resources 
  • visit website for programs supporting mental health 
  • visit website to find a substance abuse treatment centre in Alberta

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-800-2327301 (General NIHB inquiries)
Toll Free
1-800-514-7106 (Medical transportation)
Fax
1-833-897-5808 (Mental health counselling)
Fax
1-833-897-5807 (Vision Care)
Fax
1-833-897-5806 (Medical transportation)
Fax
1-833-897-5805 (Medical supplies and equipment)
Web Site
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1569861171996/1569861324236
Email
abnihbqa-qrssna@sac-isc.gc.ca(GeneralNIHBinquiries)); eru-ure@sac-isc.gc.ca(Medicaltransportation)
Languages
English; French
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
June 26, 2024
Hours of Operation
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Hours listed above are for the Alberta Region (Edmonton) office of Indigenous Services Canada.

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