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Funding and direct billing

NIHB-funded ADHD care for eligible First Nations clients.

Eligible clients may access approved psychotherapy and related clinical services without paying the clinic upfront. STG Health manages direct billing after authorization.

Before treatment begins

Approval comes before direct billing.

The clinic confirms eligibility, service scope and authorization before assuming that screening, assessment or treatment is covered.

✓ No receipts to chase after approved direct billing
✓ Funding questions reviewed during intake
✓ Private insurance may be another route when NIHB does not apply
Direct billing

STG submits approved NIHB claims

Pre-approval

Authorization is confirmed before funded care

Province-wide

Secure video supports northern and remote access

Clinical choice

Funding does not replace fit and safety review

What may be covered

Coverage follows the approved care plan

The exact authorization depends on the requested service and NIHB decision.

Psychotherapy

Individual and group care

Approved counselling and psychotherapy may be provided without client payment at the point of service.

Screening and intake

Clinical entry process

The $40 screening may be included when approved as part of the funded pathway.

Assessment

Defined diagnostic hours

A set number of hours may be available for intake and assessment; the clinic confirms the applicable authorization.

Funding pathway

How direct billing is established

The clinic keeps the administrative process separate from the clinical decision about what care fits.

01

Submit the secure intake

Provide status information, clinical concerns and the service being requested.

02

Confirm eligibility and authorization

The clinic gathers or verifies the information needed for NIHB approval.

03

Complete clinical fit review

Funding approval does not automatically make every program clinically appropriate.

04

Begin approved care

STG bills NIHB directly for authorized services and tracks the approved hours.

What to have ready

Information that reduces delay

Accurate details help the clinic confirm the funding route and avoid preventable back-and-forth.

Identity

Status information

Provide the name, date of birth and status or treaty information used for NIHB eligibility.

Clinical

Reason for service

Describe the main ADHD, sleep, parenting or mental health concern and current supports.

Practical

Location and availability

Confirm that you are located in Saskatchewan and can attend secure video appointments.

Other coverage

When NIHB is not the route

The clinic can help identify the next practical option without making coverage promises.

Private insurance

Extended health benefits

Many plans cover eligible psychotherapy, assessment or group services, sometimes through TELUS eClaims.

Third-party funding

Other approved payers

Victims Services, Co-operators or another program may apply depending on the client and service.

Self-pay

Income-based psychotherapy

Private psychotherapy rates range from $150 to $225 per session, with fees clarified before treatment.

NIHB questions

Common funding clarifications

Does NIHB cover every SaskADHD service?

Not automatically. Coverage depends on eligibility, authorization, clinical purpose and current NIHB rules.

Do I pay and submit receipts later?

For approved direct-billed services, STG bills NIHB. The clinic explains any service not included before it is provided.

Can I start before approval?

Funded care generally requires authorization first. Private payment is a separate choice and should be discussed explicitly.

Does coverage guarantee a place in a group?

No. Diagnosis, safety, fit and cohort availability still determine admission.

Get the funding question answered before treatment starts.

The clinic can review eligibility, required information and the likely pathway.

Contact the clinic or submit the secure intake with your NIHB details.