Accessible Care Through the
Non-Insured Health Benefits Program

Accessible Care Through the Non Insured Health Benefits Program

Mental health support, covered through NIHB

Therapy shouldn’t feel out of reach. Through the NIHB program, eligible First Nations and Inuit clients can access therapy services at no cost.

Our team is here to help you understand what’s covered, confirm your eligibility, and connect you with a DiveThru therapist who’s the right fit for your needs.

Mental health support covered through NIHB
Through the NIHB program eligible First Nations and Inuit clients can access therapy services at no cost
DiveThru therapist who is the right fit for your needs
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Mental health support NIHB

How it works

Getting started with therapy has never been easier

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Contact our Studio

Reach out to our DiveThru team to get started. We’ll ask for a few details to confirm your eligibility and discuss your therapy needs to help find the best therapist match for you.

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Therapist Matching & Account Setup

Once we confirm your NIHB eligibility, we’ll connect you with a therapist experienced in supporting clients through NIHB. You’ll also receive details to create your DiveThru profile so you can manage appointments and forms easily.

Therapy Journey

Await Approval & Attend Sessions

We’ll handle the NIHB pre-approval process on your behalf. Approval typically takes between 5–10 business days. Once confirmed, we’ll reach out with the details you need, and you can book in  your first session! 

Rates & Eligibility

To qualify for NIHB-covered therapy, clients must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a First Nations person registered under the Indian Act or an Inuit recognized by an Inuit Land Claim organization.
  • Have a valid NIHB client identification number.
  • Be eligible for mental health counselling benefits through the NIHB program.

Therapy provided under the NIHB program is covered at 100%, meaning there is no cost to eligible clients.

If you have access to other health coverage (such as employer or private insurance), your NIHB benefits will coordinate with those programs. Our team will help you understand how this works so you can get full coverage for your sessions.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about therapy and our services. Still have questions? Our team is here to help.

Every calendar year, NIHB clients are eligible for coverage of up to 22 hours of counselling performed by an NIHB-eligible provider.

Yes! Mental health counselling services provided virtually (for example, the use of video-conferencing or telephone to deliver mental health counselling services) are eligible for coverage. 

Unfortunately, NIHB states that claims submitted for missed/no-show or cancelled appointments will not be covered. With that, the client will be responsible for covering the costs, and their credit card on file will be charged accordingly.

Yes! You’re welcome to apply for our Reduced Rate Program, which offers therapy services at a reduced rate for those who face financial limitations.

Check out our support page for a list of more commonly asked questions!

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