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Learning objectives:
- Understand the recent restructuring of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
- Develop foundational knowledge of the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program, including client eligibility.
- Discover where and how to access program forms and additional information efficiently.
- Gain a strong understanding of the program’s medical supplies and equipment audiology benefits, including:
- eligible prescribers and recommenders
- equipment coverage
- procedures for obtaining audiology benefits
- required documentation
- roles of the prescriber, provider, and client
Intended Audience
NIHB prescribers, recommenders, and providers, including clinicians and administrators
About the presenter
Maxine Flaman, R. Aud
Maxine is a policy analyst with the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program and a licensed, certified clinical audiologist. For over 25 years, she has worked alongside First Nations Peoples and communities, delivering audiological services grounded in experience and collaboration.
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Recording
A recording of this webinar will be available in our webcast library within a week of the live event.
Confidentiality
For confidentiality reasons, questions relating to specific client cases cannot be addressed in this format.
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