​​The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is committed to supporting First Nations people when accessing health services that are unavailable where they live through the He​alth Benefits Medical Transportation (MT) Program. We actively monitor fuel prices across the province to better support clients when they are using their private vehicles for medical appointments. In response to the current economic environment, we are applying a permanent $0.04/km increase. As a result, the standard mileage rate is increasing from $0.25/km to $0.29/km, and the special mileage rate for remote communities is increasing from $0.31/km to $0.35/km. A full history of MT mileage rate changes can be found here​.

As of April 1, 2025, the permanent mileage rates will be as follows:​

*for remote communities, as specified in their funding agreements.

Mileage rate breakdown

The standard rate of $0.29/km is based on a fuel price of $2.20/L, using a typical large vehicle like a 10-year-old Ford F150, which consumes about 13.2 litres per 100 kilometres. Th​​e higher rate of $0.31/km reflects fuel costs of approximately $2.35/L for the same type of vehicle.

Clients can check their own vehicle's fuel efficiency using the Natural Resources Can​​ada's fuel consumption tool.

Information for communities with funding agreements

The FNHA will ensure that all communities delivering MT locally through a funding agreement will receive the necessary funding to support all policy and mileage r​​ate changes. First Nations Health Benefits and Services (FNHBS) will follow up separately with agreement holders regarding the updates.  

About the MT Benefit

The MT benefit provides supplemental coverage of transportation, accommodation and meals to assist Clients who need to access medically necessary health services unavailable in their communities of residence. Learn more about ​​MT and other health benefits.

For additional information or supp​ort, please contact FNHBS at 1-855-550-5454 or healthbenefits@fnha.ca​.