The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program is a national program that pays for some or all of the costs of medical, dental, and pharmacy services that are NOT covered by any other health plans for eligible First Nations and Inuit.
Jennifer Best the NIHB Manager located at the Regional office in Happy Valley Goose Bay.
Best says since April 1 NIHB now cover repairs for your eyeglasses, about 20 percent.
And in recent months they are providing a few new accommodations for patients who travel to HVGB for medical reasons.
Last fall they had a new dental fee upgrade which has increased.
To find out more about the new adjustments with NIHB, click here.