Effective July 2, the following changes will be made to the Mental Health Benefit. These changes aim to enhance service quality and clarify existing policies. Please see the
Mental Health Provider webpage for more information.
New policies:
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Updated provider eligibility: New provider eligibility requirements to strengthen cultural safety knowledge and training.
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Additional counselling hours: A new submission process is required for counselling requests beyond the initial pre-determination.
Clarification of existing policies:
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Family counselling billing: Clearer guidance on billing practices.
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Out-of-Province providers: Clarification on out-of-province eligibility requirements.
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Changes to provider information: Clarification of FNHB notification requirements.
If you have any questions regarding the changes to the Mental Health Benefit Schedule, please email
mhproviderreg@fnha.ca or call 1-855-550-5454. Thank you for your continued commitment to supporting our Clients on their wellness journeys.
