Medical Supplies & Equipment Benefit
Disability Services, Indigenous Services, and Medical Equipment
Provided by First Nations Health Authority
Provides First Nations in BC with coverage for medical supplies and equipment.
First Nations Health Benefits has partnered with Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) to offer a comprehensive Medical Supplies and Equipment (MS&E) plan to First Nations people in BC. The plan covers certain MS&E items and services under the following categories:
- Braces and splints
- General MS&E
- Hospital Beds
- Low vision aids
- Ostomy supplies
- Wound care supplies
- Bathing and toileting aids
- Cushions and protectors
- Hearing aids and repairs
- Prosthetics and supplies
- Lifting and transfer aids
- Foot orthotics and orthopedic shoes
- Oxygen, sleep and breathing aids
- Offloading boots (air casts)
- Surgical stockings and pressure garments
- Urinary supplies and devices
- Walking aids and wheelchairs
- Diabetic and heart patient devices
The Health Benefits Program is available to First Nations people with Indian status who live in BC. The Health Benefits Program is also available to infants (up to 24 months) if at least one parent is eligible for the program. For full eligibility information visit the webpage here.
How to Access Coverage: Certain steps can be taken to access coverage, avoid out-of-pocket costs, and receive needed items quickly.
- If a doctor, nurse, or other health care provider recommends an MS&E item, request a prescription or written recommendation. With this documentation, it can be taken to a pharmacy or MS&E provider to obtain the required medical supplies or equipment.
- Confirm whether the pharmacy or MS&E provider is registered with PBC. Registered pharmacies and providers can bill directly. If the provider is not registered with PBC, payment will be required up front and reimbursement must be requested.
- Ensure that any required prior approval requests for items or services have been approved. Some items and services under the MS&E benefit require approval before a pharmacist or provider can bill for them. Providers can submit approval requests directly to PBC.
- Discuss covered items and services with the pharmacist or MS&E provider. If an item is not covered under the MS&E plan, request a covered alternative.
1-855-550-5454
Website: https://www.fnha.ca/benefits/medical...
Cost: No cost
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Availability
Service area: Province-wide + show cities
Service Types Provided
Disability Services
Indigenous Services
Medical Equipment
Ways to Access
- Includes the provision of goods
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