Term: Non-Insured Health Benefits Program

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A program of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada. This program provides a range of benefits not included in provincially and territorially administered insurance programs, to First Nations and Inuit individuals in the categories of drugs, dental services, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, mental health services, medical transportation, and payment of non-insured benefits outside of Canada.

Related terms 

• Aboriginal Peoples
• First Nation / First Nations
• Inuit
• Status Verification System (SVS)

Links 

• Health Canada - First Nations, Inuit and Aboriginal Health - Non-Insured Health Benefits - Reports and Publications

References 

• Martens PJ, Bond R, Jebamani L, Burchill C, Roos NP, Derksen S, Beaulieu M, Steinbach C, MacWilliam L, Walld R, Dik N, Sanderson D, Health Information and Research Committee AoMC, Tanner-Spence M, Leader A, Elias B, O'Neil J. The Health and Health Care Use of Registered First Nations People Living in Manitoba: A Population-Based Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2002. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)