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Non-Insured Health Benefits Program: First Nations and Inuit …

WebDuring 2016/17, the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) at the Department of Indigenous Services Canada provided 853,088 eligible First Nations and Inuit clients with access to a range of medically necessary health-related goods and services not otherwise provided through private insurance …

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Medical supplies and equipment benefits for First Nations and Inuit

Weboxygen. pressure devices. prosthetics. respiratory. self-care. Medical supplies and equipment benefits are covered in accordance with program policies. Benefit coverage details are provided in the Medical Supplies and Equipment Guide and Benefit Lists. Exceptions are items which are not listed in the NIHB medical supplies and equipment …

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Primary Health Care Authority

WebAppendix A: Terms and Conditions for Primary Health Care Authority. Effective date: December 1, 2021 1. Summary 1.1 FNIHB General Context. The First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) aims to provide effective, sustainable, and culturally appropriate health programs and services that contribute to the reduction of gaps in health status …

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Our response to COVID-19

WebIn response to COVID-19, this includes: training healthcare providers in the use of PPE required to provide safe care in any public health risk situation. supporting First Nations communities to ensure pandemic plans are current and follow best practices. preparing the COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan in First Nations Communities

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Health Infrastructure Support Authority

Web2.1 Health Infrastructure Support Program. The Health Infrastructure Support Program underpins the long-term vision of an integrated health system with greater First Nations and Inuit control by enhancing their capacity to design, manage, deliver and evaluate quality health programs and services.

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Environmental public health services in First Nations communities

WebThe Environmental Public Health Services team works with First Nations communities to identify and prevent environmental public health risks. These risks could negatively impact people's health in both the natural and built environment. Most of these services are provided by Environmental Public Health Officers (EPHOs).

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Non-insured Health Benefits program joint review

Web2024-02-07. The Government of Canada is engaged in a multi-year joint review of the NIHB program, in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). The objectives of the review are to identify and implement actions that enhance client access to benefits, identify gaps in benefits, and streamline service delivery to be more responsive to

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Roles and responsibilities during emergencies

WebAANDC has accepted responsibility for supporting emergency management in First Nation communities. AANDC's role is to support the efforts of the primary provincial/territorial emergency management organization to address an emergency situation, and to manage the consequences arising from the emergency such as disruptions to community-level …

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First Nations Baseline Assessment Program on Health and the …

WebSome industrial activities have the potential to contaminate the air, water and land and impact human health. This is why it is important to have information on the health of community members and the environment before industrial projects start. This information is known as baseline data and it can be used to compare with data collected after industrial …

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National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness

WebThe 2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness was held in Ottawa on October 25 to 26, 2023. Representatives from Indigenous communities, front-line services and Indigenous experts in mental wellness, gathered to discuss the unique mental wellness needs of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, and share examples of what is

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Steps to lifting a long-term drinking water advisory

WebThe next steps of the project may include: designing the infrastructure. hiring a project manager. planning and tendering construction. logistics planning. identifying deadlines. monitoring construction. ISC is available to support the First Nation if the need arises.

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Guide for pharmacy benefits for First Nations and Inuit: Non …

WebIndigenous Services Canada's Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program is a national program that provides eligible First Nations and Inuit with coverage for a range of medically necessary health benefits when these benefits are not otherwise covered through private, provincial, or territorial health insurance plans or social programs.

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Work-life balance, salary and allowances for nurses

WebBased on the salary ranges and applicable allowances above, here is the approximate salary range for a full-time, permanent nurse with a baccalaureate degree in nursing working in a remote or isolated post: community health nurse (CHN-03): $90,867 to $101,262. nurse in charge (CHN-04): $99,362 to $112,359. nurse practitioner (CHN-04): $105,362

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The Non-Insured Health Benefits Client Safety Program (NIHB-CSP)

WebIn order to process the claim, the pharmacy must call the NIHB Drug Exception Centre (DEC). DEC will fax the pharmacy a NIHB-CSP package to give to the client. The pharmacy will be paid a usual and customary dispensing fee for providing the NIHB-CSP package to the client. The pharmacist will be issued a Prior Approval for pseudo-DIN 91500001 in

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Medical transportation benefits for First Nations and Inuit

Webmental health counselling. Medical transportation benefits include: travel costs, such as: bus. airline. private vehicle. living expenses, such as meals and accommodations. emergency transportation, such as ambulance by air or ground. The program provides eligible clients with coverage when it is not available under other federal, provincial

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2023-24 Details on transfer payment programs

WebDetails on Transfer Payment Programs Over $5 Million. (S) Contributions related to the Canada Community-Building Fund ( Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act) Contributions for emergency management assistance for activities on reserves. Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Health Infrastructure Support.

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Indian Residential Schools: Resolution Health Support Program

WebResolution Health Support Program. To access health support services and for more information, please call the toll-free line for your province/territory: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador - 1-866-414-8111. Quebec - 1-877-583-2965. Ontario - 1-888-301-6426. Manitoba - 1-866-818-3505.

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INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY REQUEST (Jordan's Principle)

WebBy submitting this request, I give my consent to Jordan’s Principle program to evaluate and process this request under Jordan’s Principle. I understand I can withdraw my consent at any time by contacting the department at 1-855-572-4453 or. [email protected].

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