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Extended hours to serve Medical Transportation needs
Notice for Providers Regarding COVID-19
Accessing Pharmacy Benefits Outside of BC
How to Access Mental Health Services Using Telehealth
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Important Updates for Mental Health Providers Regarding COVID-19
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How to Access Dental Care During COVID-19
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BC’s Restart Plan: Information for Health Benefits Service Providers
Health Benefits Program Resuming Regular Services
Infant Eligibility for Health Benefits Expanded to 24 Months (2 Years Old)
Canada extends funding for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Health Support Services
COVID-19 Health and Safety Reminder for Providers
FNHA Dental Providers Introduce New Option for Treatment and Prevention of Child Tooth Decay
Meal Rates for Medical Transportation to Increase on January 1, 2021
First Nations Health Authority Expanding Elders Coverage of Shingrix® Shingles Vaccine
New Drug for Diabetes Treatment Added to Plan W as Limited Coverage Benefit
New Mental Health Funding for Former Indian Day School Students and Families
A Health Benefits guide to your pregnancy and infant care
Travel for Medical Appointments is Essential Travel
Mental Health and Wellness Supports Covered by Health Benefits
Travel for Medical Appointments – Province’s Restart Plan
Health Benefits Launches Weekend Phone Service for Clients Evacuated Due to Wildfires
Medical Transportation Meal Rates to Increase October 1
Changes to Rapid-Acting Insulin Coverage
Contraception, 2022 and Beyond
Recent Changes to Plan W and Pharmacy Benefits
Announcing the Medical Transportation Transformation Engagement Report
A Health Benefits Message on Updates to the Temporary Increase to Medical Transportation Mileage Rates
A Health Benefits and Services Update to the Medical Transportation Benefits Schedule
First Nations Health Authority Clients Affected by Wildfire Evacuations
Travelling Out Of Province? Be Sure to Plan Ahead
Updates to the Temporary Increase to Medical Transportation Mileage Rates
Increase to Medical Transportation Meal Rates
Pediatric Analgesic (Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen) Shortage
Temporary Medical Transportation Mileage Rate Extension
Update to Temporary Medical Transportation Mileage Rate Extension
Health Benefits Policy Changes
The FNHA’s Medication Return Event: supporting safe disposal of medications
Recent Changes to Coverage of Shingrix Vaccine and FreeStyle Libre 2 Glucose Monitor
Updates to Medical Transportation Meal and Temporary Mileage Rates
Updates to the Medical Transportation Weekly Meal Rate
Update to Ozempic coverage
Canadian Dental Care Plan
Medical Transportation Benefit updates
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Medical Transportation traditional healing policy clarification
Increase in Medical Transportation Meal Rates
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Medical Transportation Mileage Rate Changes
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FNHA eBlast - October 18, 2019
10/22/2019
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Additional cannabis products available for purchase legally in mid-December
New All Nations Room at West Coast General Hospital provides a culturally safe space
Immunity for Your Community - Spreading Protection by Preventing the Spread of the Flu
The Sober(er) For October Challenge is on Now
Sign Up for the Pacific Blue Cross Member Profile, Receive a Chance to Win Health Cash!
Connecting Food to Community: the Role of the FNHA’s Environmental Public Health Services
Certificate in Aboriginal Health and Community Administration
Important Dates
FNHA Job Opportunities
BC First Nations and Aboriginal Health Job Opportunities
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