Federal Programs - Indigenous Services Canada

NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits) National program for First Nations and Inuit people

The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program provides eligible First Nations and Inuit clients across Canada with health benefits not covered through other social, provincial and private insurance benefit plans. Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB) is available for those who are Inuk recognized by one of the Inuit Land Claim Organizations, a First Nations person who is registered under the Indian Act (commonly referred to as a "Status Indian"), and children less than 2 years old whose parent is an NIHB-eligible client. For information see About the Non-Insured Health Benefits program (sac-isc.gc.ca)

The medical supplies covered include ostomy supplies and requires a prescription from an NIHB recognized prescriber (MD, NP NSWOC, WOCC etc) and prior approval by the NIHB Regional Office. Once approved, providers/vendors bill the NIHB directly, so you are not required to pay deductibles or copayments for approved products. For more information see 13.0 Medical surgical equipment and supplies benefits list (sac-isc.gc.ca)

Prior approval forms and claim forms can be found here NIHB (express-scripts.ca)

How to get SenSura® Mio ostomy pouches covered by NIHB:

Request SenSura® samples by filling the form below.
Talk to your doctor - ask for a prescription for SenSura® Mio ostomy pouches.
Ask your doctor to complete and sign the SenSura ® Mio support letter. Simply click here to download the letter and send to your doctor. This letter outlines the issue(s) you are having and why you need to use SenSura® Mio.
Go to your pharmacy / catheter supplier, give them your doctor’s prescription and letter. They will complete the NIHB general MSE Prior Approval Form and submit all 3 documents to NIHB for approval. Your supplier will likely have the NIHB form, but if not, you can click here to download and print a copy.

Need help getting SenSura® Mio ostomy pouches covered by NIHB?

Call our team of dedicated Care Advisors at 1-866-293-6349 or email casupport@coloplast.com with any questions you may have.

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Jordan’s Principle

Jordans Principal is a legal requirement resulting from the Orders of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and is not a policy or program.

Jordan's Principle makes sure all First Nations children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that First Nations Two-Spirit and LGBTQ2S+ children and youth and those with disabilities may have.

More program details:

Applies to all First Nations children, regardless of whether they live on or off-reserve.
Applies to all government services for First Nations children including mental health, special education, dental, early childhood services, physical therapy, speech therapy, medical equipment (including uncoated and hydrophilic intermittent catheters) and more.
Is not limited to children with disabilities.
Can provide services to First Nations children even when the service is not available to other children.
Jordan’s Principal does not replace the products and services covered under the NIHB program. However, Jordan’s Principal may apply to products and services that are not covered through NIHB

For more information, please see the links below:

Jordan's Principal

Jordan's Principal Handbook (developed and made available by the Assembly of First Nations)

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