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.
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.