First Nations Health Benefits – Plan W

Financial and Indigenous Services

Provided by Government of British Columbia

A pharmacare plan available for individuals who identify as first nations.
Plan W covers 100% of eligible prescription costs and certain medical supplies, certain over-the-counter drugs, some natural health products, and pharmacy services. Covered services are:
  • Dental
  • Vision care
  • Medical Transportation
  • Medical Supplies and equipment
  • Mental Health
  • Pharmacy
  • Treatment center
  • Ambulance bill

You are eligible for coverage under the Plan W if you:
  • have active Medical Services Plan (MSP) coverage and
  • are a registered Indian under the Indian Act, or are a child of less than 1 year of age who has at least one parent who is a registered Indian under the Indian Act, and

Some individuals do not qualify for Plan W because they have coverage through other agreements with Canada. These include:
  • A treaty and land claims agreement under the Constitution Act, 1982 (Canada) (unless that treaty and land claims agreement has been identified by the provincial Minister of Health as not resulting in ineligibility), or
  • A written contribution arrangement between a First Nations organization and a government or province of Canada under which the government provides funding and which has been identified by the provincial Minister of Health as resulting in ineligibility for enrolment

    For more information, refer to the health benefits guide with detailed information for each category and clear steps for accessing each.

Toll Free: 1-855-550-5454

Public email: HealthBenefits@fnha.ca

Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content...

Cost: No cost

Referral options:

  • Health Authority personnel referral
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Availability

Service area: Province-wide

Service Types Provided
Financial
Indigenous Services
Ways to Access
  • Provided by phone
  • Provided online: email / video / on-line

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