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Extension to the temporary Medical Transportation mileage rate

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Aug 4, 2026 — First Nations Health Benefits (FNHB) continues to monitor fuel prices… [read more] Read more

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Supporting your wellness during allergy season in a changing climate

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May 28, 2026 — Climate change is causing allergy season to start earlier, last… [read more] Read more

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COVID-19 Guide to Medical Transportation Benefits for Self-Isolation

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May 11, 2026 — benefit updates Temporary increase to Medical Transportation mileage rate In… [read more] Read more

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A healthy mouth supports wholistic wellness

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Apr 8, 2026 — Small daily habits can make a big difference in your… [read more] Read more

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Temporary MT mileage rate increase – Effective May 11, 2026

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Apr 5, 2026 — As gas prices across BC increase, First Nations Health Benefits… [read more] Read more

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Medical Transportation Benefit updates: The Closest Appropriate Provider Policy

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Mar 31, 2026 — The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is committed to supporting… [read more] Read more

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Health Benefits update: Medical Transportation and Medical Supplies and Equipment

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Jan 13, 2026 — First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is committed to improving access… [read more] Read more

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FNHA health benefits support for clients and providers during flooding

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Dec 18, 2025 — FNHA Health Benefits (FNHB) is committed to ensuring clients maintain… [read more] Read more

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Medical Transportation Benefit Updates

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Nov 17, 2025 — The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is committed to improving… [read more] Read more

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FNHA-Supported Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System Upgrade

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Oct 10, 2025 — In November 2025, FNHA will upgrade the Electronic Medical Record… [read more] Read more

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FNHA Health Benefits coverage while traveling out of province

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Aug 15, 2025 — If you're planning a trip outside of BC, it's important… [read more] Read more

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FNHA health benefits support for clients and providers during wildfire evacuations (July 2025)

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Jul 29, 2025 — FNHA Health Benefits (FNHB) is here to support clients who… [read more] Read more

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Mental Health Benefit Policy Changes

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Jun 19, 2025 — Effective July 2, the following changes will be made to… [read more] Read more

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Medical Transportation Mileage Rate Changes

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Mar 11, 2025 — The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is committed to supporting… [read more] Read more

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Travel to FNHA-Funded Trauma and Recovery Programs

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Nov 29, 2024 — The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is committed to ensuring… [read more] Read more

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Increase in Medical Transportation Meal Rates

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Nov 13, 2024 — This news story is from 2024. For current medical transportation… [read more] Read more

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Medical Transportation: traditional healing policy clarification

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Jul 26, 2024 — The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is aware of misinformation… [read more] Read more

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Updates to Mental Wellness and Counselling program pre-determinations

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Jun 11, 2024 — Effective July 1, 2024 the First Nations Health Benefits and… [read more] Read more

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April is Oral Health Month

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Apr 2, 2024 — Good oral health is important for your overall health! A… [read more] Read more

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Medical Transportation Benefit updates

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Mar 19, 2024 — This news story is from 2024. For current medical transportation… [read more] Read more

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Canadian Dental Care Plan

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Feb 12, 2024 — The Government of Canada launched the Canadian Dental Care Plan… [read more] Read more

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Update to Ozempic coverage

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Feb 8, 2024 — Effective Feb 6, 2024, an additional Ozempic product to treat… [read more] Read more

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Updates to the Medical Transportation Weekly Meal Rate

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Oct 19, 2023 — This news story is from 2023. For current medical transportation… [read more] Read more

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Updates to Medical Transportation Meal and Temporary Mileage Rates

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Sep 20, 2023 — This news story is from 2023. For current medical transportation… [read more] Read more