Inuit health benefits are provided through the Non-insured health benefits program, which provides eligible clients with coverage for a specified range of medically necessary health-related goods and services when not covered through private insurance plans or territorial health and social programs. 

This includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter medication, medical supplies and equipment, mental health counselling, dental care, vision care, and medical transportation.

An eligible client must be identified as a resident of Canada. They must also be registered through Land Claim organization.

A child less than 2 years old, whose parent is an eligible client, is also eligible.  

Parents can register their child at any age with their land claim organization and then register with NIHB for their own N number, see details below. NIHB can be contacted at 1-800-232-7301.

Regional Contacts

Nunavut Region

 Toll-Free: 1-888-646-0006

 Julia Naujuk

Health Coordinator 

Department of Social and Cultural Development

Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated

JNaujuk@tunngavik.com

(867) 975-7581

 

Nunatsiavut Region

 Toll-Free: 1-866-606-9750 extension 224

 Abigail Webb

NIHB Manager

Nunatsiavut Government 

Work: 709-896-3165

Cell: 709-899-0328 

Abigail.Webb@nunatsiavut.com

Inuvialuit Region

 Toll-Free: 1-855-777-7011

 Onida Banksland

Health System Navigator

Health and Wellness Division

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation

obanksland@inuvialuit.com

(867) 777-7028

 

Nunavik Region and Out of Region office:

 Toll-free: 1-844-442-6442 (NIHB)

ssna.rrsssn@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

 Out of Region Office (Dorval Quebec)

 Isabelle Aubin

Director, Out Region Office

Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services

isabelle.aubin.rr17@ssss.gouv.qc.ca