Dental Care for FNHA and NIHB Patients in Yaletown, Vancouver
Use your FNHA or NIHB dental benefits at Yaletown Dental Boutique, with support understanding your coverage and treatment requirements.
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Coverage for Indigenous Patients in Vancouver
Yaletown Dental Boutique accepts NIHB and FNHA dental coverage for eligible patients in Yaletown and Downtown Vancouver. For NIHB patients, we direct-bill eligible covered services and handle predetermination and prior approval requests on your behalf when required.
Our team can help you understand how your FNHA or NIHB benefits apply to your recommended dental care and any known amount you may need to pay before treatment begins.
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Dr. Sasan Hadianfar, General Dentist
Which Program Applies to You?
In British Columbia, Indigenous dental benefits may be administered through different programs depending on your eligibility and place of residence.
Who Is Eligible?
Eligibility depends on which program applies to you.
- FNHA Health Benefits is available to First Nations people with Indian status who live in British Columbia. It is also available to infants up to 24 months old when at least one parent is eligible for the program.
- Federal NIHB eligibility generally includes First Nations people registered under the Indian Act, Inuit recognized by an Inuit land claim organization, and children under two whose parent is an NIHB-eligible client. In BC, eligible Inuit continue to receive NIHB coverage, while eligible First Nations residents generally access dental benefits through FNHA.
Bring your applicable status or client identification information to your appointment so our team can help identify the coverage relevant to your care.
What Dental Services Are Covered?
FNHA and NIHB provide dental benefits for a range of eligible services, although their coverage criteria, limits, and approval requirements differ. Depending on the program and your individual coverage, eligible services may include:
Exams & Preventive Care
Eligible services may include dental examinations, scaling, polishing, fluoride treatments, and sealants, subject to the applicable program requirements.
Dental X-Rays
Eligible diagnostic radiographs may be covered according to the applicable program’s benefit criteria and frequency guidelines.
Fillings & Crowns
Eligible restorative services may include fillings and certain crowns when applicable program requirements are met.
Extractions
Eligible dental surgery services may include simple and surgical extractions, subject to the applicable program requirements.
Root Canal Treatment
Eligible root canal treatments and related endodontic services may be covered according to the applicable program’s criteria.
Dentures
Eligible complete and partial dentures and certain related services may be covered, subject to applicable requirements and frequency guidelines.
Gum Therapy
Eligible periodontal services may include treatments such as scaling and root planing, subject to the applicable program’s benefit rules.
Coverage requirements vary by program and service. Some treatments may require prior approval or predetermination, and clinical notes, X-rays, treatment plans, or other supporting information may be required. Frequency limits and other benefit rules may also apply.
Dental implants and cosmetic treatments are excluded under both FNHA and NIHB dental benefits. Other exclusions and coverage criteria differ between the programs, so the applicable FNHA or NIHB benefit information should be checked for your individual treatment.
How NIHB Predetermination Works?
Some eligible dental services can be provided and billed without predetermination. Others require NIHB to review the proposed treatment before coverage is confirmed.
Book Your Dental Exam
We assess your oral health and recommend treatment based on your clinical needs.
Review Your NIHB Coverage
Our team checks the applicable NIHB benefit requirements and identifies whether the proposed treatment requires predetermination.
We Submit the Request
When predetermination is required, our team submits the request and required supporting records on your behalf.
Review Your Coverage and Estimate
Once NIHB has reviewed the request, we explain the coverage decision and provide a written estimate of any known amount you would be responsible for before planned treatment begins.
What Will You Pay?
What you pay depends on the program that applies to you, the treatment recommended, and the applicable coverage requirements.
For NIHB patients, Yaletown Dental Boutique direct-bills eligible covered dental services. NIHB clients do not have deductibles or co-payments under the program for eligible covered benefits. However, an amount may remain your responsibility if a service is excluded, exceeds an applicable frequency limit, or does not meet the program’s coverage criteria.
FNHA dental benefits are administered through Pacific Blue Cross. Coverage and any amount you may need to pay depend on your benefits and the treatment provided. Our team can help you understand the coverage information relevant to your recommended care.
For treatment that is not covered by your dental benefits, Yaletown Dental Boutique also offers third-party financing through iFinance.
Important Information for
CDCP Patients
Treatment under the Canadian Dental Care Plan is not fully covered. A co-payment will apply.
What About Invisalign® and Cosmetic Treatment?
Cosmetic treatments are excluded under both FNHA and NIHB dental benefits. Dental implants are also excluded under both programs.
Orthodontic treatment is different. Both programs provide orthodontic benefits subject to eligibility and clinical requirements. NIHB orthodontic coverage is subject to specific clinical eligibility criteria and requires predetermination. FNHA orthodontic benefits are also subject to age restrictions and clinical criteria.
If you are interested in Invisalign®, our team can assess your teeth and bite and discuss your treatment options. Invisalign® coverage should not be assumed; whether orthodontic treatment qualifies for benefits depends on the applicable program and your individual case.
For treatment not covered by your dental benefits, third-party financing through iFinance may be available.
Why Choose Yaletown Dental Boutique for Indigenous Dental Coverage?
We help FNHA and NIHB patients understand how their dental benefits relate to their individual treatment needs.
What Our Cosmetic Patients Are Saying?
- Friendly, welcoming, capable staff. Clean environment and positive energy! The dental hygienist, Amir, was a delight, and incredibly efficient and exacting in his work. They were on time and I was in and out in an hour.
- Awesome as always!!!
- Very welcoming clinic to go, for both doctors and staff. They made the dental treatment less stressful for me, happy I chose them. Especially for Amir, who is very warm and professional, I am very glad to have him as my dentist, strongly recommended.
- I had a wonderful experience at this clinic! The entire team was incredibly attentive and helpful. Everything about my issue and the required treatment plan was explained clearly to me. The dental hygienist was top-notch, making me feel calm and genuinely cared for throughout the entire appointment. Thank you so much to the whole team for such warm and professional service!
- Awesome experience, very detailed on ensuring you leave with clean teeth.
- This dentist office is so clean, professional and welcoming. Everyone was great!
Book Your Dental Appointment in Yaletown
If you have FNHA or NIHB dental coverage and are looking for a dentist in Vancouver, contact Yaletown Dental Boutique to schedule an appointment. Have your applicable status or client identification information available so our team can identify the coverage relevant to your care.
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Contact
info@yaletown.dental
205 Smithe Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 2P4
Hours
Mon–Fri: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to apply for FNHA or NIHB dental coverage?
Eligibility depends on the program that applies to you. FNHA Health Benefits is available to eligible First Nations people with Indian status who live in BC, while federal NIHB has its own eligibility requirements for First Nations and Inuit clients. If you are unsure which program applies to you, our team can help you identify the relevant coverage information.
I have status but live in another province. Which program covers me?
Do you bill FNHA or NIHB directly?
What is prior approval and how long does it take?
Are dental implants covered?
Can I use this coverage together with private insurance or the CDCP?
Important Coverage Information
FNHA and Pacific Blue Cross determine applicable FNHA dental benefits and coverage requirements. Indigenous Services Canada determines NIHB eligibility, covered benefits, frequency limits, exclusions, predetermination requirements, and coverage decisions. Yaletown Dental Boutique cannot guarantee that a particular treatment will be covered. Program policies can change, so current FNHA, Pacific Blue Cross, and Indigenous Services Canada information remains the authority.
Last reviewed: September 2026
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