As of January 2023, First Nations and Inuit living with Type 1 diabetes who qualify for the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program can now access Dexcom’s G6 real-time continuous glucose monitor system. This announcement means that more First Nations and Inuit living with Type 1 diabetes now have access to glucose monitoring technology that was previously only funded for children aged 2-19 who were using intensive insulin therapy to manage their diabetes.
The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) provides coverage for vision and dental care, mental health counselling, prescription and over the counter medications, medical transportation and medical supplies and equipment, now including Dexcom G6, for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients in Canada. The program encourages providers to bill the program directly for eligible items, avoiding any out of pocket costs for individuals.
To learn more about the eligibility for the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program, and to find out how to access it if you are First Nations or Inuit, visit the Government of Canada website.
To learn more Dexcom Canada’s about funding of the Dexcom G6 and the NIHB, read their press release.
For an overview of all coverage for Dexcom G6 in Canada, click here.
Disclaimer: Please check out CIM’s Partners Page to learn more about the companies we work with. It’s important for CIM to recognize and to disclose that our writing may be biased, based on the fact that Dexcom Canada provides sponsorship and support to CIM. We work hard to get information into the hands of the diabetes community whenever we feel it may help people live life without limits.
