DENTAL COVERAGE
The Cree Non-Insured Health Benefits (Cree NIHB) program provides eligible Cree and Inuit beneficiaries with dental care coverage for most dental procedures that prevent and treat dental disease or the consequences of dental disease.
DENTAL SERVICES
Dental services that do not require prior approval
- Examinations
- Cleanings
- Fillings
- Extractions
- Emergency care (swollen face, lasting pain, broken jaw, broken fillings, etc.)
Specialized dental services that require prior approval
- Crowns
- Root canal
- Dentures
- Orthodontic services
- General anesthesia for children
The program does not cover any dental procedures related to non-eligible dental services, nor does it cover dental procedures related to a dental service reviewed by the program where it did not meet the established policies, guidelines and criteria.
Additional resources
- Dental benefits guide for more details on services and coverage.
- Cree NIHB web page for more details on your eligibility, payments and reimbursements, and appeal process.
TEMPORARY MEASURE - AUTONOMOUS DENTAL CARE OUTSIDE REGION 18
Due to dental resources being limited, a temporary measure is in effect, as of June 1st, 2025, and until decided otherwise, that enables patients unable to access dental care in their community to seek it outside of the territory with a reimbursement of their travel, lodging and service costs, according to the Cree NIHB rates.
Consult the Frequently Asked Questions for this temporary measure.
For more information on the conditions and process, you may consult this page.
CONTACT
18tcr.dental.cnihb@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
