Medical support

If you have been physically or emotionally hurt as a result of a violent crime, you may be entitled to financial assistance.

If you have a specific medical condition or a special dietary need that requires a therapeutic diet, you may be eligible for the Diet Supplement.

The Healthy Kids Program provides coverage for basic dental treatment, optical care and hearing assistance to children in low-income families, who are not in receipt of income assistance, disability assistance or hardship assistance.

Eligible young adults with care experience can receive Mental Health and Counselling, Dental and Optical, and Medical Benefits. These benefits are designed to help eligible young adults to access and receive services to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Eligible young adults with care experience who are focused on developing and/or participating in life-skills programs, pursuing post-secondary education not covered by the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program (PTWP), training or cultural learning, or a combination of the above, can access up to $11,000 in additional funding up to their 27th birthday to support the pursuit of their goals.

Eligible youth and young adults aged 14 to 25 can access transition planning support by a SAJE Navigator, a SAJE Guide, or a similar role available through Indigenous Child and Family Service (ICFS) agencies. These workers assist young people with exploring their hopes and dreams for the future and making a plan for transitioning into adulthood.

If you’ve been in foster care or in a comparable arrangement under Indigenous law, you may qualify for the Strengthening Abilities and Journeys of Empowerment (SAJE) program to help cover the cost of things like housing, childcare, tuition and health care while you go to school or do job training, or attend rehabilitation, mental health, or life skills programs.

The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provides eligible First Nations and Inuit clients with coverage for a range of health benefits that are not covered through other social programs, private insurance plans, or provincial or territorial health insurance.