BATC Health

03/11/2026

Please call 1-866-885-3933 to arrange your medical transportation as soon as you know about your appointment.

Do you currently reside off reserve and need transportation to a medical appointment in another town/city?

The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program may cover your medical transportation costs if you need to travel within Canada for medical care. This benefit covers the travel costs for you to attend medically necessary health services that are unavailable:
🏠on reserve
🏙️in your community of residence

Medically necessary health services include:
medical services, defined as insured services by provincial or territorial health plans, such as:
👩🏽‍⚕️appointments with physicians
🏥hospital care
🧪services covered by provincial or territorial health plans, such as:
🩻diagnostic tests
🔬medical treatments
❤️‍🩹alcohol, solvent, drug abuse and detox treatments
🪶traditional healers
Non-insured health benefits, such as:
👓vision
🪥dental
💚mental health counselling

Medical transportation benefits include: travel costs, such as:
🚕taxi
🚌bus
✈️airline
🛻private vehicle
🏨🍓living expenses, such as meals and accommodations
🚑emergency transportation, such as ambulance by air or ground

Medical transportation benefits may also be provided for an aide, also known as an es**rt to travel with you. Coverage for es**rts depends on certain requirements being met.

Are you a NIHB eligible client? You must reside in Canada and be any of the following:
☑️If you are a First Nations person who is registered under the Indian Act.
☑️An Inuk recognized by an Inuit Land Claim organization
☑️A child under 18 months old whose parent is eligible
☑️Currently registered or eligible for registration, under a provincial or territorial health insurance plan

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the NIHB Navigator at 306-446-1400 😀

03/11/2026

Many provinces and territories provide coverage for eye exams. The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program supplements this by providing eligible First Nations and Inuit clients with coverage for eye exams, corrective eyewear, among other things.

Find more information about NIHB vision care benefits are available in your area: https://ow.ly/M4U850YbUFn

03/11/2026

If you think a friend or family member may be feeling particularly overwhelmed, reach out.
Indigenous-specific mental health and wellness supports are available.

03/11/2026

The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program coordinates coverage with other public and private health benefit plans. This means that clients can take advantage of all the health and dental coverage that is available to them.

Find more information: https://ow.ly/hkI750YbViH

03/02/2026

Dog Bite Safety Awareness.

02/25/2026

Please see memo regarding drug paraphernalia and safe disposal of needles in our community. Thank you.

02/02/2026

Check out the BATC Community Health Calendar for February 2026!

01/08/2026

As of January 1, 2026 - women aged 43 and older can access early detection breast screening services through Saskatchewan's BreastCheck Program.

For more information on scheduling appointments, locations and operating hours, contact BreastCheck toll-free at 1-855-584-8228 or visit saskcancer.ca/BreastCheck.

01/08/2026

BATC Community Health Calendar for January 2026

01/08/2026

🤝If you would like to quit smoking, there are resources available from NIHB.
🚬Nicotine replacement therapy is an Open Benefit, which means you can receive this item from a pharmacist, without a prescription from your Doctor!

The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB) covers a variety of treatments that can help you quit smoking, including:

• prescription medications
• ni****ne replacement products like patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers and sprays.

To check which ni****ne replacement products and quantities are covered, type “ni****ne” in the chemical name section of the Online Drug Benefit List: https://ow.ly/fkz750UAGt6

01/06/2026

Do you live off-reserve and need to travel outside your home community for a medically required appointment?
You may be eligible for NIHB medical transportation reimbursement.

You must live in Canada and be any of the following:
➡️a First Nations person who is registered under the Indian Act
➡️an Inuk recognized by an Inuit land claim organization
➡️a child under 2 years old whose parent is eligible
➡️currently registered or eligible for registration, under a provincial or territorial health insurance plan

Client Reimbursement Request Forms must by completed in full and must include the following supporting documents:
📄Confirmation of Medical Attendance (CMA). This can include:
-CMA form signed off by medical professional
-Hospital discharge/admission papers
-Confirmation in writing on physician office letterhead
-NIHB appointment slip signed by a medical professional
💲Direct Deposit Information (only need to submit once)
🏣Hotel Invoice
🏩Hospital Parking Receipts
❗️You do not need to submit receipts for mileage or meals, these amounts will be calculated for you.

For more information, you may:
☎️Call NIHB directly at 1-866-885-3933

For local support, you may:
☎️Call the NIHB Navigator at the BATC Office 306-446-1400

Please note: The NIHB Navigator does not provide funding.

12/09/2025

Good news for people managing diabetes with insulin! The NIHB Program has expanded its listing of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems to include the FreeStyle Libre 3. Prior approval required.