NIHB stands for Non-insured health benefits for First Nations and Inuit. The program provides coverage for professional mental health counselling to complement other mental wellness services that may be available to clients or in communities. The program provides eligible clients with coverage for benefits not available under other federal, provincial, territorial, or private health insurance.

To be eligible, a client must be a resident of Canada, and one of the following: a First Nations person who is registered under the Indian Act (commonly referred to as a "Status Indian") an Inuk recognized by an Inuit land claim organization as outlined in Inuit client eligibility for the NIHB program a child less than 2 years old whose parent is an NIHB-eligible client

We cover all of Saskatchewan in-office and out of office therapy.

Transportation can be facilitated through NIHB if medically required health services are not available: — on reserve — in the community of residence