NON-INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS
Medically Necessary Goods
NON-INSURED HEALTH BENEFITS
The NIHB program provides medically necessary goods and services to registered First Nations and recognized Inuit and Innu peoples
DENTAL CARE
Dental treatment is available at dentists and dentureists offices throughout Alberta
VISION CARE
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Glass and plastic lenses
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Frames and a case
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Repairs
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Eye examinations, if the provincial/territorial plan does not provide coverage as an insured service
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Other vision care benefits may be considered based upon specific medical need
SHORT-TERM MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Development of the assessment/treatment plan. Crisis intervention counseling and referral services by recognized professional therapists
TRANSPORTATION TO ACCESS MEDICAL SERVICES
Medical transportation is provided to access health services at nearest appropriate health facility
PAYMENT OF ALBERTA HEALTH CARE PREMIUMS
Monthly health care premiums for all First Nations Clients in the province of Alberta are paid directly from Health Canada to Alberta Health and Wellness
APPEAL PROCESS
You may initiate an appeal process when a benefit has been denied through the NIHB program