Canadian Audiology Association (CAA), in collaboration with Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC), invites you to a joint webinar presented in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
This session will provide an overview of the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program, with a focus on audiology-related benefits, eligibility, and processes. Designed for NIHB prescribers and providers, the webinar will highlight covered audiology supplies and equipment, required documentation, and how to access program forms and information.
Date and Time: February 25, 2026, at 12 PM ET via Zoom
Presenter: Maxine Flaman, R. Aud, Policy Analyst, Indigenous Services Canada
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the recent restructuring of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
- Develop foundational knowledge of the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program, including client eligibility
- Gain a strong understanding of the program’s medical supplies and equipment audiology benefits, including:
- eligible prescribers and recommenders
- equipment coverage
- procedures for obtaining audiology benefits
- required documentation
- roles of the prescriber, provider, and client
- Discover where and how to access program forms and additional information efficiently
Considerations
This offering is available in English.
For confidentiality reasons, questions relating to specific client cases cannot be addressed in this format.
About the Presenter
Maxine is a policy analyst with the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program and a licensed, certified clinical audiologist. For over 25 years, she has worked alongside First Nations Peoples and communities, delivering audiological services grounded in experience and collaboration.
