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Fertility Glossary

Northern and remote travel support

Programmes helping with medical travel from northern and remote communities.

Canadian healthcare & funding

Territories and northern regions operate medical travel assistance programmes, and the Non-Insured Health Benefits programme provides medical transportation for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients. Coverage of fertility-specific travel varies and needs confirming case by case, usually with a referral in place.

Also known as: medical travel grant, NIHB, medical transportation

Sources

  • Provincial and territorial ministries of health (confirm current programme terms)
  • Health Canada

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only โ€” always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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